Superintendent- Instrumentation and Control
2026-03-10T13:35:52+00:00
Barrick Gold Corporation
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FULL_TIME
Kalumbila
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Mining
Management, Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Energy & Mining
2026-03-18T17:00:00+00:00
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Barrick Mining Corporation
Barrick Mining Corporation
Job Description
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly motivated and committed Individual for the position of Instrumentation and Control – Superintendent to join the versatile Process Maintenance Team. We are in search of individual 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
Reporting to the Process Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and high-performance operation of all control and instrumentation systems within the copper processing plant.
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Oversee the Instrumentation & Control (I&C) team, including engineers, technicians, and contractors.
- Manage work allocation, training, performance evaluation, and development of staff.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance equipment across the plant.
- Review and approve instrumentation and control system designs, including P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and control logic.
- Ensure compliance with ISA, IEC, and relevant mining industry standards.
- Evaluate engineering designs for new installations and recommend improvements.
- Supervise installation of instrumentation systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, field instruments).
- Oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including loop checks, calibration, and functional testing.
- Validate system integration with process equipment and ensure operational readiness.
- Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for instrumentation and control systems.
- Troubleshoot complex issues in sensors, transmitters, control valves, PLCs, and communication networks.
- Maintain detailed records of instrument performance and reliability metrics.
- Manage instrumentation projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate with process, electrical, and mechanical teams for seamless project execution.
- Ensure timely delivery of instrumentation upgrades and expansions
- Provide technical guidance to operations and maintenance teams.
- Conduct training sessions on instrumentation systems, including DCS and SCADA platforms.
- Support reliability engineering through RCM and FMEA assessments.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum Diploma in Digital systems and or Similar
- Minimum of ten (10) years in instrumentation and control within mineral processing or heavy industry.
- Experience with commissioning large-scale process plants and managing multidisciplinary teams.
- MV/LV switchgear & distribution systems,
- SAP CMMS
- Proven experience with Siemens SL150, GH180, G120/G130 drives
- Proficiency in instrumentation standards (ISA, IEC, ANSI).
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control logic diagrams.
- Siemens technical certification or similar
- Valid membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia
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 industry colleagues
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation
* Oversee the Instrumentation & Control (I&C) team, including engineers, technicians, and contractors. * Manage work allocation, training, performance evaluation, and development of staff. * Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance equipment across the plant. * Review and approve instrumentation and control system designs, including P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and control logic. * Ensure compliance with ISA, IEC, and relevant mining industry standards. * Evaluate engineering designs for new installations and recommend improvements. * Supervise installation of instrumentation systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, field instruments). * Oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including loop checks, calibration, and functional testing. * Validate system integration with process equipment and ensure operational readiness. * Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for instrumentation and control systems. * Troubleshoot complex issues in sensors, transmitters, control valves, PLCs, and communication networks. * Maintain detailed records of instrument performance and reliability metrics. * Manage instrumentation projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation. * Coordinate with process, electrical, and mechanical teams for seamless project execution. * Ensure timely delivery of instrumentation upgrades and expansions * Provide technical guidance to operations and maintenance teams. * Conduct training sessions on instrumentation systems, including DCS and SCADA platforms. * Support reliability engineering through RCM and FMEA assessments.
* Siemens SL150, GH180, G120/G130 drives * Instrumentation standards (ISA, IEC, ANSI) * Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control logic diagrams * Siemens technical certification or similar * SAP CMMS
* Minimum Diploma in Digital systems and or Similar * Minimum of ten (10) years in instrumentation and control within mineral processing or heavy industry. * Experience with commissioning large-scale process plants and managing multidisciplinary teams. * MV/LV switchgear & distribution systems * Valid membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia
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Vacancy title:
Superintendent- Instrumentation and Control
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Management, Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Energy & Mining]
Jobs at:
Barrick Gold Corporation
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, March 18 2026
Duty Station:
Kalumbila | Lusaka
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Job Description
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly motivated and committed Individual for the position of Instrumentation and Control – Superintendent to join the versatile Process Maintenance Team. We are in search of individual 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
Reporting to the Process Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and high-performance operation of all control and instrumentation systems within the copper processing plant.
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Oversee the Instrumentation & Control (I&C) team, including engineers, technicians, and contractors.
- Manage work allocation, training, performance evaluation, and development of staff.
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance equipment across the plant.
- Review and approve instrumentation and control system designs, including P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring schematics, and control logic.
- Ensure compliance with ISA, IEC, and relevant mining industry standards.
- Evaluate engineering designs for new installations and recommend improvements.
- Supervise installation of instrumentation systems (DCS, PLC, SCADA, field instruments).
- Oversee pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including loop checks, calibration, and functional testing.
- Validate system integration with process equipment and ensure operational readiness.
- Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for instrumentation and control systems.
- Troubleshoot complex issues in sensors, transmitters, control valves, PLCs, and communication networks.
- Maintain detailed records of instrument performance and reliability metrics.
- Manage instrumentation projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate with process, electrical, and mechanical teams for seamless project execution.
- Ensure timely delivery of instrumentation upgrades and expansions
- Provide technical guidance to operations and maintenance teams.
- Conduct training sessions on instrumentation systems, including DCS and SCADA platforms.
- Support reliability engineering through RCM and FMEA assessments.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum Diploma in Digital systems and or Similar
- Minimum of ten (10) years in instrumentation and control within mineral processing or heavy industry.
- Experience with commissioning large-scale process plants and managing multidisciplinary teams.
- MV/LV switchgear & distribution systems,
- SAP CMMS
- Proven experience with Siemens SL150, GH180, G120/G130 drives
- Proficiency in instrumentation standards (ISA, IEC, ANSI).
- Ability to interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, and control logic diagrams.
- Siemens technical certification or similar
- Valid membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia
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 industry colleagues
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organisation
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: associate degree
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