Job Description
Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Lead - Operational Readiness/Commissioning (Fixed Term Contract) to join the Project Department. We are in search of an individual 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 Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the strategy and execution of operational readiness initiatives within the copper concentrator facility. This role involves coordinating processes, developing operational protocols, and ensuring alignment between various teams to maximize productivity and efficiency while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and implement comprehensive operational readiness plans for new processes, equipment, and technologies.
- Collaborate with engineering and project teams to prepare for the successful commissioning, start-up, and handover of copper concentrator systems.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential operational challenges and establish mitigation strategies.
- Analyze existing operations using data-driven methodologies to identify areas for performance improvement and efficiency gains.
- Lead initiatives to enhance processing methodologies, including comminution, flotation, and concentrate handling.
- Oversee the implementation of technology and automation solutions that improve operational efficiency.
- Design and implement comprehensive training programs for operational staff to ensure they are knowledgeable about new equipment, processes, and safety standards.
- Develop mentorship and coaching programs to help staff advance their skills and career paths in operational roles.
- Conduct regular assessments of training effectiveness and make necessary adjustments.
- Regularly analyze operational data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions.
- Foster strong relationships with department heads, project teams, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and collaboration on operational readiness initiatives.
- Act as a liaison between management and operational staff regarding changes, improvements, and requirements.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to drive operational improvement projects and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Assist in developing and managing the operational readiness budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources for initiatives and maintaining cost control.
- Lead change management initiatives by assessing the impact of operational changes on staffing, processes, and technologies.
- Develop and implement strategies to effectively manage resistance and ensure smooth transitions during operational changes.
- Establish and implement contingency plans to ensure operational continuity in case of unexpected disruptions or emergencies.
- Coordinate the operational response during crises, facilitating communication and decision-making among key stakeholders.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:
- Full Grade 12 School Certificate
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering/engineering technology or related field
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in EPC commissioning and Plant Operations
- Experience in the mining process plant industry, with specific experience in copper sulphide plants.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and good communicator
- Must be familiar with safe working practices.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
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
Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: https://jobs.barrick.com/.
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 qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Lumwana Mining Company does not solicit for payment of any funds towards the recruitment process.
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
The Lumwana copper mine is a conventional open pit (truck and shovel) operation. It’s located about 100 kilometers west of Solwezi in Zambia’s Copperbelt — one of the most prospective copper regions in the world. Lumwana ore, which is predominantly sulfide, is treated through a conventional sulfide flotation plant, producing copper concentrate.
