Job Description
UG Asset Health Specialist – Africa & Middle East Position Description n
The Underground Asset Health Specialist is the regional lead responsible for Underground HME reliability, predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, and asset health performance across Barrick AME Underground operations.
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The role drives reliability improvement strategies and asset health programmes that support breakdown reduction, component life optimisation, maintenance quality improvement, and operational performance across Underground fleets.
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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:
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Communicating
Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
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Exhibiting a
Results-Driven
approach
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Delivering solutions that are
Fit for Purpose
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Dedicating themselves to
Building a Sustainable Legacy
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Taking
Responsibility and being Accountable
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Committing to
Zero Harm
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Cultivating strong and meaningful
Partnerships
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Responsibilities n
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Develop and drive the regional Underground reliability and asset health strategy.
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Lead reliability improvement initiatives across Underground HME operations.
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Govern and standardise:
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Condition monitoring programmes
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Predictive maintenance processes
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Defect elimination programmes
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Failure analysis methodologies
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Reliability reporting standards
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Lead condition-based maintenance and reliability-centred maintenance initiatives across Underground fleets.
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Monitor and analyse Underground HME asset health and reliability performance.
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Integrate and analyse:
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Oil analysis data
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OEM telematics
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Vibration analysis
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Thermography
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Electrical condition monitoring
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Machine telemetry
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Inspection data
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Operational performance data
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Convert asset health and reliability insights into prioritised maintenance actions and operational work plans.
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Drive reduction of:
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Repeat failures
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Breakdown events
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Maintenance-related losses
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Component failures
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Support optimisation of:
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Component life
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Maintenance quality
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Rebuild quality
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Contamination control
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Tyre health performance
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Support operational readiness and reliability planning for new Underground projects and fleet deployments.
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Collaborate with Systems and Automation teams to support:
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Predictive maintenance capability
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Asset health reporting
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Maintenance analytics
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Reliability data integration
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Develop and deliver reliability training and capability development programmes.
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Support site maintenance teams with:
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Failure analysis
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Reliability reviews
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Defect elimination
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Maintenance optimisation
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Monitor reliability KPIs and provide reporting, escalation, and improvement recommendations to regional leadership.
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Support lifecycle planning and maintenance budget forecasting through reliability analysis.
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Ensure all asset health and reliability activities comply with:
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Barrick standards
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Maintenance governance requirements
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Safety requirements
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Site operational requirements
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Qualification Requirements n
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Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Reliability Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or related field preferred
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Professional certification in reliability engineering or asset management is strongly preferred.
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Certifications may include:
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CMRP.
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CRE.
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Equivalent reliability or asset management qualifications.
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Professional registration with a relevant engineering body is beneficial.
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Experience Requirements:
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Minimum 8–10 years' experience in reliability engineering, condition monitoring, or asset health management within large-scale underground mining operations.
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Strong HME reliability experience across multiple sites is preferred.
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Demonstrated experience developing and driving reliability improvement roadmaps and asset health strategies.
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Proven experience implementing:
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Reliability standards.
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Defect elimination programmes.
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Condition-based maintenance strategies.
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Predictive maintenance programmes.
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Reliability reporting systems.
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Demonstrated experience driving SAP utilisation for:
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Asset health tracking.
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Failure analysis.
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Condition monitoring workflows.
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Reliability reporting.
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Demonstrated experience with complementary reliability and predictive maintenance platforms.
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Experience supporting:
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OEM-agnostic condition monitoring.
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Predictive failure identification.
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Automated notification workflows.
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Reliability analytics.
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Demonstrated experience influencing site reliability teams across multiple locations without direct line authority.
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Experience delivering reliability training and building site reliability capability.
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Experience supporting workshop reliability improvement and rebuild quality initiatives is advantageous.
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Experience working with OEMs, condition monitoring vendors, and technical service providers is advantageous.
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Knowledge & Skills Requirements n
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Keep knowledge of Underground HME reliability engineering principles.
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Strong understanding of:
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Defect elimination.
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Failure analysis.
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Predictive maintenance.
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Condition-based maintenance.
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Reliability-centred maintenance.
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Asset health monitoring.
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Strong understanding of Underground HME maintenance work management principles.
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Strong understanding of the Barrick Maintenance Work Management Procedure.
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Strong understanding of Underground HME fleets including:
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LHDs.
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Underground trucks.
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Drills.
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Ancillary equipment.
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Ability to maximise SAP's current reliability and asset health functionality.
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Ability to support implementation and operational governance of Barrick-approved complementary reliability platforms.
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Ability to leverage automation telemetry and machine data for predictive reliability outcomes.
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Strong analytical capability for:
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Failure analysis.
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Trend analysis.
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Breakdown analysis.
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Financial quantification of avoided failures.
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Reliability performance tracking.
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Strong reporting and analytics capability.
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Proficient in Power BI or equivalent reporting platforms.
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Excellent influencing, coaching, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Ability to hold site teams accountable across dispersed locations without direct line authority.
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What We Can Offer You n
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A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
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The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
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Work in a energetic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
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Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
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Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization
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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.
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Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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📌 Ug Asset Health Specialist - Africa & Middle East (Queensland)
🏢 Barrick Gold
📍 Queensland