Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit highly motivated and committed employees for the position of Instrumentation Technician to join the versatile Process Maintenance department. 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 Instrumentation Supervisor, you will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and repair of plant equipment and machinery and  ensure maximum operational performance is achieved in a safe and cost-effective manner while ensuring compliance with relevant procedures, policies, legal requirements and consent conditions.

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Conduct instrumentation evaluation and troubleshooting for electrical, pneumatic, electronic as well as programmable logic control (PLC) systems.

Ensure commissioning instrumentation effective following with repair and replacement.

Conduct test related to functional performance on instrumentation as needed by facility changes.

Maintain and update awareness of modifications to regulatory needs related to conduct of maintenance and construction of instrument.

Ensure to interpret and suitably use ISA and CSA codes along with API installation practices and standards.

Comply with classification and prioritization system for completion of work order.

Assist planning plus operations staff to identify skills and resources needed to complete planning and reactive work activities.

Comply with every approved operation and maintenance procedure.

Perform with maintenance planners as schedule workload.

The Instrumentation Technician shall perform preventive and predictive maintenance on equipment to sustain its availability and reliability for production or support

Measure, examine, or test completed units to check for defects and ensure conformance to specifications, using precision instruments and tooling for example Megger, multmeters, etc. 

Inspects, maintains (services) and installs machines.

Maintain a professional work ethic through effective, honest communication with supervisors, peers, and operations personnel always.

Maintain a clean and organized work area and maintain all equipment, to like new appearance, according to maintenance plans and established procedures.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

Grade 12 School Certificate.

Minimum Craft certificate in Control/Instrumentation from a recognized College or Institution.

Three years’ experience as an Instrumentation Technician from a recognized organization 

Must have strong general Control and Instrumentation skills and knowledge e.g. PLCs, Scada, DCs and drives, drive systems etc. maintenance and troubleshooting.

Must be able to read, evaluate and respond to parts specifications and drawings.

Have a good understanding of rules, regulations and company policy as regards to workshop Machinery and Accessories.

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

Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://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.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 20th December 2025. If you are not contacted by HR department within 30 days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.