Job Description

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit a UG Electrical Superintendent to join and grow our team.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick's core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick's DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity.

• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach.

• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose.

• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy.

• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable.

• Committing to Zero Harm.

• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships.

If you're ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

Safety and Compliance

• Enforce compliance with all electrical and mechanical safety standards (IEC, IEEE, Mine Standards).

• Ensure strict adherence to LOTOTO and LV/MV switching procedures.

• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

• Drive a zero-harm culture within UG operations.

Asset Reliability and Performance

• Ensure high availability of critical UG infrastructure:

  • Ventilation systems

  • Pumping systems

  • Compressed air systems

  • Electrical distribution (MV/LV)

• Monitor equipment performance and implement reliability improvement plans.

• Drive root cause analysis (RCA) on failures and recurring defects.

Maintenance Execution and Planning

• Oversee execution of planned and breakdown maintenance.

• Ensure quality of maintenance aligned with OEM standards.

• Validate and improve PM strategies in collaboration with Planning and Reliability teams.

• Ensure availability of critical spares and technical documentation.

Technical Governance

• Ensure all UG electrical systems comply with approved:

  • SLD’s and GA drawings

  • Protection settings and coordination studies

  • Engineering standards and specifications

• Approve technical changes and modifications.

• Drive standardization across UG assets.

Operational Coordination

• Align engineering activities with mining production requirements.

• Coordinate shutdowns, changeovers, and major interventions.

• Ensure readiness for peak load management and operational constraints.

Projects and Continuous Improvement

• Lead execution of UG electrical/mechanical projects.

• Identify and implement efficiency and cost-saving initiatives.

• Support capital projects and integration into operations.

Reporting and Performance Management

• Establish and maintain structured reporting:

  • Daily operational reports

  • Weekly performance reviews

  • Monthly KPI tracking

• Key KPIs include:

  • Equipment availability (%)

  • MTBF / MTTR

  • Power quality impact on UG operations

  • Safety metrics

• Provide consolidated UG engineering performance reports to Site Electrical Superintendent.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead and develop UG engineering teams.

• Ensure competency in MV/HV operations and mechanical systems.

• Drive accountability and performance across foremen and supervisors.

Key Deliverables

• Improved UG equipment availability and reduced downtime

• Reduction in electrical and mechanical failures

• Improved compliance with engineering standards

• Structured and reliable technical reporting

• Enhanced coordination between engineering and mining operations

Qualification requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is required.

• Postgraduate qualification is an added advantage.

• Professional certification in Engineering.

• Professional certification or licensure in electrical engineering is preferred.

Experience and competencies needed.

• 10+ Years of experience in Electrical, Instrumentation, Automation, Control systems and PLC's.

• Minimum 8-10 years of electrical maintenance experience in mining, heavy industry, or industrial operations.

• MV & LV electrical system proven experience is required

• Experience with underground electrical distribution systems and mining equipment.

• Experience on high-voltage and low-voltage power distribution.

• Proficiency on how to read and comprehend complex written Electrical repair manuals, schematics and other written materials.

• Sound Knowledge in Pneumatic systems and Equipment/instrument Calibration.

• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles.

• Excellent knowledge of technologically advanced instrumentation and control systems.

• Experience in project management principles.

• Critical thinking, coordination, time management, & interpersonal skills.

• High problem solving/troubleshooting Skills.

• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

• Hazard identification and Risk assessment.

• Possess a valid light vehicle manual-class driving license.

• High level in systems analysis, evaluation, judgement & decision making.

• Ability to consistently manage such a diversified portfolio in a high-pressure environment.

• Highly professional conduct at all times and the ability to deal with a diverse client base.

• Significant base knowledge of all the areas depicted in the profile.

• Performance orientated, strongly motivated and maintains a high work standard. Strong work ethic. Shows initiative. Adaptable to change management processes. Focused on continuous improvement.

• Committed and engaged employees who are enthusiastic and passionate about Barrick and carry the company DNA.

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.

• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

• Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless

• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth. Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".