Position Description
North Mara Gold Mine is seeking to recruit an Underground Maintenance Manager to join and grow our team.
Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick’s core values as you work with us. 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
If you’re ready to contribute to our world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the underground mobile maintenance team to ensure timely and effective maintenance activities
- Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs for underground mobile equipment
- Oversee maintenance scheduling, spare parts inventory, and procurement to minimize downtime
- Ensure compliance with established procedures and regulations and promote a safety-first culture among the maintenance team.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to underground mobile machinery
- Monitor equipment performance and establish KPIs to improve reliability and efficiency.
- Coordinate with operations to plan Major maintenance repairs with minimal impact on production
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and generate reports for management review.
- Manage budgets, control costs, and optimize resources related to underground mobile maintenance activities
- Stay updated with technological advancements and incorporate best practices in maintenance procedures
- Perform regular workplace inspections to identify and address issues.
- Management of maintenance personnel, including but not limited to overseeing their performance, training and development
- Ensures the efficient use of the CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)
- Event investigation and follow-up of recommendations
- Provide maintenance oversight and input for new project and construction activities
- Quality assurance and control for all platform activities relating to maintenance
- Provide feedback to OEM to enable improvements to the equipment or its operation
- Other duties as assigned by the Manager underground.
- Work in compliance with ISO 14001 and 45001 Standards.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Mining Engineering, or related field
- Relevant certifications in Heavy Equipment, Mining, or Safety
Experience and Skills Requirements:
- Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in underground mobile equipment maintenance within the mining industry, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role
- Strong knowledge of underground mining operations, safety standards, and maintenance systems (e.g., SAP).
- Proven experience with specific OEM equipment (e.g., Sandvik) preferred
- Open to FIFO
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 organization
Please forward applications before: 17 March 2026
We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
