JOB TITLE: Dispatcher
Position Description
The Barrick Africa Middle East Team seeks to recruit a Dispatcher 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 solid 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
- Relate and communicate with the maintenance team on equipment breakdowns and organize for mechanics/technicians to work.
- Work closely with Mining Operations, Technical Services and Geology departments to meet daily production targets.
- Ensure timely release of equipment to maintenance crew for all required services.
- Monitor all equipment breakdowns and report the correct equipment conditions to the maintenance leadership team.
- Ensure all mining production equipment is fully utilized to achieve optimum production targets.
- Work closely with Mine Foremen/Supervisors/Geologists/Mining Superintendent to meet daily production targets.
- Monitor all tasks undertaken by equipment operators and ensure required work and use are done safely and environmentally acceptable.
- Identify and monitor key mining operation performance indicators and direct mining operations towards achieving the targets.
- Monitor and control the use of mining operations' two-way radio communication to ensure they are used as per radio use SOP and to report any violations or abuses.
- Produce accurate production and equipment reports to the mining/maintenance leadership team.
- Be an advocate for safety and actively participate in all mine site activities that ensure the safety and security of personnel and equipment.
- Maintain accurate data/records regarding equipment statuses and production load counts.
- I take an active role in the shift running by using all mining SOPs and assisting field equipment operators.
- Perform any other duties that the Supervisor will assign.
Qualification requirements
- Diploma/Degree in Mining Engineering or Equivalent
- Sound knowledge of Fleet Management Systems, Driver Safety Systems, computer applications, MS Excel and MS Word, mine equipment performance and production optimization.
- Must demonstrate good oral / written communication skills in English.
- Team Player and result-oriented.
- A valid Tanzanian driving licence will be advantageous.
- Mines Health & Safety Act Awareness
Experience and competencies needed.
- Good knowledge of mining safety regulations and best practices.
- Ability to act and operate as part of a team and possess a "can do" attitude that will motivate the crew to action company directives, regardless of personal opinion.
- Good time management skills and the ability to safely, timely and professionally complete tasks.
- A working knowledge of computer applications, mine equipment performance and production optimization.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in the mining industry in a dispatch environment will be advantageous.
- I am skilled in using standard office software, including the MS Office suite.
- Good written and oral communication skills in English and Swahili
- Possesses a recognized valid driving license and can operate a light vehicle.
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 are endless.
- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
