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Tribologist
Shinyanga, Tanzania, United Republic of and 1 more

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB ADVERT - TRIBOLOGIST (1 VACANCY)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Tribologist to join our team.

The successful candidate for this position is expected to align with the
Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business and on
a practical note will ensure activities in the Engineering department are
effectively planned and undertaken in a safe and cost-effective manner to
achieve targets in accordance with BGML Mining Safety Standards,
Policies and Procedures.

Reporting to: Maintenance Superintendent

Duration: Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees the selection and performance specifications of

all lubricants.
Ensures lubricants are optimally selected with respect to cost,
reliability, energy conservation, safety, quality, and
environmental factors.
Selection of lubrication equipment and contamination control products
Writes lubrication procedures to be consistent with best practice.

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Provides data integration and interface to other reliability sections for

conditional monitoring-based technology activities, including vibration,
and thermography in the pursuit of preventive maintenance.
Analysis of all fuel and lubricants delivery to the site, making sure they
meet the required standards.
Analysis of all used lubricants testing at mine site for critical equipment
and prevent premature failure of major components mine wide.
Analysis of virgin lubes and transformer oils Analysis of used
transformer oil
Analysis of waste oil as a proof they are unfit for use before disposal
Daily\monthly in house calibration and validation of laboratory
equipment so they work at highest possible precision.
Stock control\forecasting usage of laboratory consumables and
standards
Annual PM Schedule service, calibration, validation, and
implementation of laboratory equipment by external service provider.
Adherence to prescribed laboratory safety guidelines BUL-EMN-GUI-
0001 to mitigate hazard and risks for accident prevention.
Adherence to prescribed lubricants and fuels quality standards BUL-
ENM-STD-0003

 QUALIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS:                                                             

Degree in analytical chemistry/Chemical engineering/Mechanical

engineering
Exposure to working with Spectro Q100, LNF Q200, Ferro check2000,
Spectro-visc, Fluid scan, Megger OTS 60PB in the mine oil industry
laboratory is an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 5yrs preferably in the mine industry

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to prioritize samples needing immediate results

Ability to work under minimum supervision
The ability to diagnose faults and rectify laboratory equipment

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Be resilient, multi-tasked, multi-displinary and pro-active

Affinity to lubrication knowledge
Good communication Skills, English & Swahili

ABOUT US

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining
business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and
communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits
and mutual prosperity.

With operating mines and projects in 18 countries, Barrick’s highly

diversified workforce is drawn almost entirely from our host nations and
equipped with world-class skills. We set the gold standard in sustainability
by embedding environmental, social and economic considerations into all
of our business decisions.

The company’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol GOLD and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol
ABX. Learn more at www.barrick.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Bulyanhulu is situated in north-west Tanzania, in the Kahama district of

the Shinyanga region, approximately 55 kilometres south of Lake Victoria
and 150 kilometres southwest of the city of Mwanza.

Bulyanhulu is a narrow-vein gold mine containing gold, silver and copper

mineralisation in sulphides. The mineralisation of Bulyanhulu is
associated with a number of steeply-dipping veins. Bulyanhulu
commenced commercial production in 2001.

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JOB INFO

Job Identification 221916

Posting Date 04/12/2023, 02:54 PM

Apply Before 04/24/2023, 02:54 PM

Degree Level High School Graduate

Job Schedule Full time

Locations  Kahama Shinyanga, Kahama,

Shinyanga, P.O. Box 891, TZ

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