Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a high-caliber Light Mobile Equipment (LME) Superintendent to join our Maintenance leadership 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 Light Mobile Equipment (LME) Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management, inspection, and maintenance coordination of all Light Mobile Equipment (LME) at Lumwana, including light vehicles, light trucks, cranes, and specialized service vehicles. The role ensures that all equipment operates safely, reliably, and in compliance with legal and site requirements. This position supports the LME Manager by supervising technical teams, driving maintenance execution, and ensuring alignment with statutory and operational standards.

Responsibilities or duties

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities for the LME fleet, ensuring safe and timely execution of planned and unplanned work.
• Monitor fleet condition, availability, and reliability metrics; escalate chronic issues or defects for corrective action.
• Support implementation of planned maintenance strategies and schedules in the CMMS (SAP).
• Oversee workshop operations and field service interventions, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Conduct routine inspections on LMC and contractor LME to ensure alignment with site and legal standards.
• Supervise maintenance and compliance of all mobile and fixed cranes, lifting gear, and rigging equipment.
• Ensure pre-use inspections, statutory tests, and third-party certifications are up to date and properly documented.
• Monitor usage, performance and safety of cranes and lifting operations across site.
• Ensure all LME and lifting assets are maintained in compliance with Zambian regulations, OEM specifications, and Barrick’s internal standards.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, work orders, certifications, and safety audits.
• Support compliance audits and statutory reporting as required by the LME Manager.
• Supervise mechanical technicians, artisans, and contractor teams assigned to LME maintenance and inspections.
• Conduct toolbox talks, task observations, and performance reviews to promote a high standard of workmanship and safety.
• Provide technical guidance and training support to teams on fault finding, lifting practices, and safe equipment handling.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices within the LME section.
• Identify opportunities for improving fleet performance, maintenance quality, and cost efficiency.
• Participate in incident investigations and support implementation of corrective and preventive measures.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or related Engineering field
• Knowledge of Zambian statutory regulations relating to LME and lifting equipment.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (preferably SAP) and maintenance planning processes.
• Strong communication, leadership, and safety management skills.
• Must be a member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)

Experience needed

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in light/heavy mobile equipment or crane maintenance in a mining or heavy industry setting, with 2+ years in a supervisory or superintendent role.
• Experience working with mobile and fixed cranes, light vehicles, and service equipment in a mining environment.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

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 organization.

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. Barrick offers equal employment opportunities to qualified men and women.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities for the LME fleet, ensuring safe and timely execution of planned and unplanned work.
• Monitor fleet condition, availability, and reliability metrics; escalate chronic issues or defects for corrective action.
• Support implementation of planned maintenance strategies and schedules in the CMMS (SAP).
• Oversee workshop operations and field service interventions, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Conduct routine inspections on LMC and contractor LME to ensure alignment with site and legal standards.
• Supervise maintenance and compliance of all mobile and fixed cranes, lifting gear, and rigging equipment.
• Ensure pre-use inspections, statutory tests, and third-party certifications are up to date and properly documented.
• Monitor usage, performance and safety of cranes and lifting operations across site.
• Ensure all LME and lifting assets are maintained in compliance with Zambian regulations, OEM specifications, and Barrick’s internal standards.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, work orders, certifications, and safety audits.
• Support compliance audits and statutory reporting as required by the LME Manager.
• Supervise mechanical technicians, artisans, and contractor teams assigned to LME maintenance and inspections.
• Conduct toolbox talks, task observations, and performance reviews to promote a high standard of workmanship and safety.
• Provide technical guidance and training support to teams on fault finding, lifting practices, and safe equipment handling.
• Promote and enforce safe work practices within the LME section.
• Identify opportunities for improving fleet performance, maintenance quality, and cost efficiency.
• Participate in incident investigations and support implementation of corrective and preventive measures.

• Strong communication skills
• Leadership skills
• Safety management skills

• Full Grade 12 School Certificate
• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive or related Engineering field
• Knowledge of Zambian statutory regulations relating to LME and lifting equipment.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems (preferably SAP) and maintenance planning processes.
• Must be a member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ)