Vacancy Advertisement: Equipment Inspector

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly motivated and committed individuals for the position of Equipment Inspector to join the versatile Maintenance 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 Shift Supervisor, this role plays a crucial part in ensuring the safety, reliability, and optimal performance of mobile and fixed mining equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting inspections, identifying defects, and supporting maintenance teams with accurate technical reporting and condition assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine, scheduled, statutory and ad-hoc inspections on mining equipment (mobile and fixed plant).
• Identify equipment defects, wear, performance deviations, and potential failures.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports and ensure accurate data entry into SAP.
• Immediately escalate critical defects to supervisors and maintenance planners.
• Verify the quality of repairs and confirm compliance with maintenance standards.
• Participate in failure investigations and provide technical feedback.
• Support asset integrity programs, shutdowns, and reliability improvement initiatives.
• Ensure inspections comply with mine safety regulations, OEM standards, and company procedures.
• Assist in updating inspection checklists, standards, and procedures.
• Analyse equipment performance to identify opportunities to improve and maximise the performance of the assets.
• Ensure that maintenance activities are managed efficiently with a view to cost and production, and in accordance with sound work management procedures.
• Cooperate with the maintenance planners regarding input schedules and accurate information.
• Carry out structured routine safety inspections in cooperation with field maintenance staff.

Requirements

• Full Grade Twelve School Certificate
• Minimum Craft Certificate in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering, Heavy Equipment Maintenance, or equivalent.
• Significant 2 years’ experience in Heavy Earthmoving Equipment maintenance.
• Familiar with the use of CMMS (e.g. SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite application.
• Excellent attention to detail and technical reporting skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with maintenance, operations, and reliability teams.
• Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia.
• Holder of a valid Zambian driver’s license will be an added advantage.

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

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs through the Barrick Job Portal.

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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