Fixed Plant Equipment Strategy and Tactics Specialist – Africa & Middle East
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia and 2 more
Job Description
Fixed Plant Equipment Strategy and Tactics Specialist – Africa & Middle East
Position Description
The
Barrick Africa & Middle East Team
are seeking to recruit a
Fixed Plant Equipment Strategy and Tactics Specialist
for the region.
The role requires solid Asset Management and SAP experience to co-ordinate and oversee activities in relation to operational readiness, development, enhancement and optimisation of SAP master data to support the asset management and capital project programs.
You will be expected to align to the Barrick DNA and to operate within our mining assets and with our teams.
You will contribute in a safe and cost-effective manner towards achieving targets in accordance with Mine Safety Standards, Policies and Procedures.
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
Responsibilities:
Manages, monitors and ensures adherence to Safety objectives and Zero Harm principles.
SAP master data management for all Fixed plant assets, and capital project operational readiness:
Manage operational readiness of key projects within the Africa Middle East region to ensure effective handover from projects to operations teams.
Ensure that all fixed plant assets' functional locations, asset structures, bills of materials and tasklists are set up in SAP with reference to root cause failure analysis, failure mode effect and effect analysis, original equipment manufacturers data packs and other relevant information.
Develop and review maintenance strategies and tactics, in consultation with the site teams, subject matter experts and regional discipline leads.
Define fixed infrastructure critical, operational and consumable spares as part of operational readiness.
Material coding and inventory categorizing to support critical spares,



strategic spares stocking in warehouse or vendor managed inventory holdings.
Define budgeting requirements for critical Plant and Infrastructure Assets.
Medium to Long Term Asset Lifecycle Management:
Develops medium to long term Lifecycle Management Plans for critical Plant and Infrastructure aligned to Barrick's Business and Strategic Plan in conjunction with the relevant departments; disseminates and translates the medium-term plans into action plans to achieve set targets and goals, taking cognisance of Company policies/procedures, statutory requirements and ensures compliance by:
Setting performance standards/ requirements and objectives based on Barrick's medium- and long-term business plans;
Providing information and advice on Asset lifecycles and statistics in consultation with OEMs and benchmarking.
Controls the Asset Lifecycle Management Systems (SAP PM), taking cognisance of legislation, Best Practice Directives, confidentiality requirements and access criteria, by:
Defining specific objectives, allocating accountability to ensure the effective operation of systems and achievement of Asset Lifecycle Management and operation objectives;
Monitoring and evaluating systems performance and effectiveness, making remedial recommendations for optimisation;
Ensuring integrity of information and systems through constant monitoring of systems usage;
Liaising with Information Technology Department and contract managers of service providers to resolve systems related problems and enhance utilization;
Evaluating and satisfying customer needs;
Making recommendations and proposals for continuous improvement.
Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information to ensure effective knowledge management according to organisational objectives.
Promotes measures and continuous improvement initiatives through best-in-class Asset Lifecycle Management practices to achieve and exceed cost saving targets.
Qualification Requirements:




Recognised Degree or Diploma in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) and/or Asset Management.
Membership of an appropriate Professional Institution / Professional Registration.
Experience Requirements:
5 years post qualification work experience in the maintenance environment.
Undergone recognized Maintenance management and planning training.
SAP PM experience.
Independent, proactive strategic thinker with strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
Analytical and presentation skills.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to influence all levels of the organization.
Good understanding of project management.
Passionate about Asset Lifecyle Management.
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
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.
About Us
Our mission is to be the world's most valued gold and copper mining business.
We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible perks and mutual prosperity.
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.
With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry - including six of the world's Tier One gold mines - Barrick's operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents.
Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.
We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.
Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "B" and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ABX".
Job Info
Job Identification ******
Posting Date 10/04/2026, 07:14 AM
Apply Before 10/12/2026, 08:00 PM
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Lumwana Mining Company Limited, Solwezi, North Western, *****, ZM
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