Reliability Superintendent

Lumwana Mining Company Seeks To Recruit a High-caliber Reliability Superintendent To Join Our Maintenance Leadership Team. We Are In Search Of Individuals Who Can Champion Barrick's DNA ByCommunicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with IntegrityExhibiting a Results-Driven approachDelivering solutions that are Fit for PurposeDedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable LegacyTaking Responsibility and being AccountableCommitting to Zero HarmCultivating strong and meaningful PartnershipsReporting to the HME Manager, you will be responsible for leading the reliability strategy and execution for both the HME and Fixed Plant assets at Lumwana Mine. This role ensures rigorous implementation of condition monitoring programs, effective root cause analysis (RCA), and integration of innovative technologies to improve asset health, availability, and performance. You will drive sustainable improvements in Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), reduce unplanned downtime, and lead the development of a reliability-driven culture across site.Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:Lead and coordinate reliability engineering initiatives across all mobile and fixed assets.Standardize reliability approaches across both streams, including RCM, FMEA, defect elimination, and LCC strategies.Support planning and execution teams with technical input on strategy compliance, asset health, and failure prevention.Manage and ensure compliance with the site-wide condition monitoring program (vibration, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, etc.).Oversee the operation, resourcing, and continuous improvement of the oil analysis laboratory.Ensure timely and accurate condition reports are produced and acted upon, across both HME and Fixed Plant.Lead RCA efforts for all significant or repeat failures affecting asset availability or safety.Ensure timely completion of RCAs and full closure of identified corrective and preventative actions.Establish RCA tracking and governance processes, including clear ownership and accountability frameworks.Evaluate, implement, and scale reliability-focused technologies such as sensor-based diagnostics, AI-driven prediction tools, and digital platforms.Collaborate with OEMs, site operations, and corporate functions to pilot and deploy innovative maintenance and monitoring solutions.Promote a culture of innovation in maintenance and reliability practices.Track and report on key asset health metrics including MTBF, MTTR, failure rates, and availability.Maintain dashboards for RCA progress, condition monitoring compliance, and innovation initiatives.Ensure alignment of site reporting with corporate KPIs and reliability frameworks.Lead, develop, and coach a multidisciplinary reliability team spanning both plant and HME.Foster strong collaboration between Reliability, Planning, Execution, Supply Chain, and OEM stakeholders.Promote a proactive reliability culture based on data, root cause thinking, and continuous improvement.To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:Full Grade 12 School Certificate.Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or equivalent.Minimum of 5 years of experience in reliability engineering, preferably within a mining or heavy industrial environment.In-depth knowledge of fixed plant and mobile equipment reliability strategies.Familiarity with tools such as FMECA, RCM, RCA, and CMMS systems (SAP).Experience with condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and digital reliability technologies.Strong communication, leadership, and safety management skills.Must be a member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (EIZ). What We Can Offer YouA 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.Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management. Barrick offers equal employment opportunities to qualified men and women.Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply