BELT SPLICER, TILLER AND RUBBER LINING | MINING CAREERS AT BARRICK LUMWANA, ZAMBIA
Belt Splicer, Tiller and Rubber Lining
Category: Process | Requisition Number: 089832 | Location: Lumwana Mine, Zambia
Reporting to: Supervisor – Belt Splicer, Tiller and Rubber Lining
Lumwana Mining Company Limited (LMC), a copper mining company owned by Barrick Gold Corporation is situated in the North Western region of Zambia, some 300 km west of the Zambian Copperbelt and 95 km south west of the provincial capital of Solwezi. The mine is a multi-pit, multi staged operation mining approximately 100MT of ore and waste per annum and producing copper concentrates containing an average of 120,000 tonnes of copper metal per year over a twenty (20) year mine life, making Lumwana the largest single open cut copper mine in Africa. The Company is now looking for an experienced and qualified individual to be considered for the position of Belt Splicer, Tiller and Rubber Lining.
Role Summary
Reporting to the Superintendent – Planning, Engineering & Re Supervisor – Belt Splicer, Tiller and Rubber Lining, you will be responsible in performing high quality preventative, corrective and routine maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner to deliver reliable performance of the Process Plant equipment at LMC. Your duties will include but not limited to the following:
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with the Supervisor – Belting Splicing and Rubber Lining, you will be responsible in the maintenance and repair of conveyor belts; inspection and repair of rubber /tiles in hoppers, flotation cells, launders, and slurry pipes
- Carry out maintenance activities assigned by the Supervisor in accordance with safe work procedures and standards which including JSA’s, FLRA, Hazards Identification and SOP’s.
- Complete all conveyor belts, hoppers etc.PM sheets and other job-related paperwork to a high standard and quality– focusing on the accuracy of information returned to the Supervisor/Leading Hand (hours, parts used, tasks completed, and defects identified.
- Maintain a positive interaction and professional work ethic through effective, honest communication with supervisors, peers, and operations personnel.
- Identify and resolve issues associated with breakdown/corrective maintenance of conveyor belts in a timely manner
Experience & Qualifications
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Qualification in any Mechanical Engineering related field will be an added advantage
- 2 years’ experience in Hot and Cold splicing of steel cord and fabric conveyors belts
- Certificate of attendance in belt splicing from reputable organization
- Experience in the application of surface protection materials such as linatex rubber and ceramic tiles
- Proven ability to deliver results and act as a change agent.
- Physically fit and able to handle and use electric powered hand tools
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team safely and improve team safety awareness.
- Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas
Zambian Nationals who meet requirements for this position and are resident in Zambia are strongly encouraged to apply
Applicants may be subjected to any of the following: a Security and / or Police Clearance Check; a Competence Assessment, Qualifications, Credit and Reference Checks.
