VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: AUTO ELECTRICIAN

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly motivated and committed employees for the position of Auto Electrician to join the versatile Maintenance Team. 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

Reporting to the Supervisor - Workshop, you will be responsible for diagnosing electrical faults, performing repairs, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring electrical systems operate safely and efficiently in a demanding mining environment.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Perform electrical diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on heavy mobile mining equipment (e.g., haul trucks, loaders, excavators, drills, light vehicles).
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems, wiring, sensors, controllers, and charging systems.
• Test, calibrate, and repair alternators, starters, batteries, lighting circuits, and control modules.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify early signs of electrical failure or component degradation.
• Support breakdown response and provide rapid, effective repair solutions.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of fleet monitoring, safety devices, and auxiliary systems.
• Complete work orders and maintenance records accurately in the CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with mine site safety standards, electrical regulations, and OEM requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

• Full Grade Twelve School Certificate
• Minimum Craft Certificate in Auto Electrical or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working on electrical systems in mining, heavy industrial, or commercial fleet environments.
• Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for advanced electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience with CAN bus systems, sensors, ECUs, and digital diagnostic tools.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP, Pronto, or similar) is an advantage.
• Familiar with MS office products (e.g., Word, Excel, Project, Power Point)
• Holder of a valid a Zambian driver’s license, will be an added advantage
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

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

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Perform electrical diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on heavy mobile mining equipment (e.g., haul trucks, loaders, excavators, drills, light vehicles).
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems, wiring, sensors, controllers, and charging systems.
• Test, calibrate, and repair alternators, starters, batteries, lighting circuits, and control modules.
• Conduct routine inspections and identify early signs of electrical failure or component degradation.
• Support breakdown response and provide rapid, effective repair solutions.
• Assist with the installation and maintenance of fleet monitoring, safety devices, and auxiliary systems.
• Complete work orders and maintenance records accurately in the CMMS.
• Ensure compliance with mine site safety standards, electrical regulations, and OEM requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing downtime and improving equipment reliability

• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills for advanced electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience with CAN bus systems, sensors, ECUs, and digital diagnostic tools.
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (SAP, Pronto, or similar) is an advantage.
• Familiar with MS office products (e.g., Word, Excel, Project, Power Point)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

• Full Grade Twelve School Certificate
• Minimum Craft Certificate in Auto Electrical or equivalent.
• Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia
• Holder of a valid a Zambian driver’s license, will be an added advantage