Foreman - Mobile Fleet Maintenance

Barrick Mining Corporation • Grant District, WV

20h

About The Position

Kibali Gold Mine is seeking a Foreman Mobile Fleet Maintenance to ensure underground mobile equipment is maintained to a high standard, supporting a safe, incident-free, and cost-effective work environment. The role also develops and trains local employees and assesses their competencies to improve underground mobile equipment maintenance efficiency.

The foreman oversees maintenance and repair work, reinforces compliance with underground mining safety procedures, maintains records, coordinates with supervisors and other departments, and manages maintenance resources. The position requires technical knowledge of heavy mobile equipment (HME), mechanical systems, and troubleshooting, as well as the leadership skills to guide and develop a maintenance crew.

Requirements

• Recognized Mechanical or Electrical Trade Certificate.
• At least 10 years of underground mobile equipment maintenance experience in the mining industry, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of underground mining operations, safety standards, and maintenance systems such as SAP.
• Proven experience maintaining OEM underground mobile equipment.
• Experience in continuous improvement of underground mobile maintenance practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Strong leadership, organizational, written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Team-oriented approach and ability to develop and foster an effective team environment.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of budgeting, resource management, and performance management.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is advantageous.
• Sandvik equipment experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned and unplanned maintenance of HME, including diagnosing problems, ordering parts, and ensuring timely and effective repairs.
• Ensure the crew follows safety procedures and regulations during maintenance activities and equipment operation.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and issues.
• Communicate with supervisors, engineers, and other departments to coordinate work and address issues.
• Manage budgets and equipment inventories, and coordinate resources for maintenance and repair activities.
• Train new hires and provide ongoing development to ensure the crew can perform its duties effectively.
• Lead and motivate the team and manage its workload.
• Develop local employees and assess their competencies to improve underground mobile equipment maintenance efficiency.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.
• Opportunity 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree