Descriptions
SUMMARY
OVERVIEW
- The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit a Rigger to join and grow its team.
- Barrick is looking for 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
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure rigging studies are conducted for all lifting activities on the mine.
- Ensure adequate controls are in place for the safe use and movement of lifting equipment on the mine.
- Monitor, plan, and maintain all crane wire ropes, rigging, and related equipment.
- Ensure adequate maintenance, repair, and inspection of all lifting gears and ropes in accordance with statutory provisions.
- Ensure that relevant SOPs are developed and adhered to for all work activities involving continuous lifting and/or lowering.
- Ensure that legal and related registers for all cranes, hoists, scaffolds, ladders, slings, snatch-blocks, lever hoists, ropes, man-cages, and all related lifting gears are kept and updated.
- Inspect and certify all lifting gears in accordance with provisions of OSHAS and MHSA.
- Clean, measure, and dress steel wire ropes and chains used on mobile, electrical overhead travelling, or manual lifting equipment.
- Fabricate, set up, and repair rigging, supporting structures, hoists, and pulling gear using hand and power tools.
- Select gear such as cables, pulleys, and winches according to load weights and sizes, facilities, and work schedules.
- Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure the safety of workers and materials.
- Tilt, dip, and turn suspended loads to maneuver over, under, and/or around obstacles using multi-point suspension techniques.
- Develop employees for the positions of Rigger/Ropesman in accordance with the North Mara succession plan.
REQUIREMENTS
- Secondary School Education Certificate.
- Must be a qualified Rigger with a Trade Certificate from a recognized institution.
- VETA Driving Certificate.
- Valid Tanzanian driving license class B, C, D, and E.
- Ability to drive manual transmission/stick shift transmission.
- Sound knowledge of mining safety regulations and best practice.
EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES NEEDED
- Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience as a Rigger or Ropesman.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill competencies in:
- Safe lifting techniques
- Lifting gear selection
- Determination of weights and mass
- Crane movement directing
- Verification of training and experience in operating various industrial machines, including:
- Forklifts
- Loaders
- Overhead cranes
- Self-loading vehicle cranes
- Trucks
- Mobile cranes
- Demonstrated ability to safely operate the equipment listed above.
- Valid driving license.
- Excellent communication skills in English.
- Ability to operate with minimum supervision.
- High professional conduct at all times.
- Ability to deal with a diverse client base.
BENEFITS
- A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
- The ability to make a difference and create lasting impact.
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
- Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
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HOW TO APPLY
Use the application link below to open the official application form.
