Foreman – Instrumentation
Position Description
The Kibali Gold Mine Team is seeking to recruit a Foreman – Instrumentation 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 strong 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:
- Supervise, direct, and motivate instrumentation technicians and helpers
- Assign daily tasks and ensure work follows drawings, specifications, and schedules
- Coordinate activities with electrical, mechanical, and commissioning teams
- Train crew members on proper instrumentation practices and safety procedures
- Prepare the yearly forecast of the instrumentation maintenance budget
- Oversee installation of field instruments such as pressure, temperature, flow, and level devices
- Supervise installation of impulse lines, tubing, junction boxes, and instrument racks
- Ensure proper cable routing, termination, and labeling
- Monitor calibration, loop checking, and functional testing activities
- Troubleshoot instrumentation and control system issues
- Enforce site safety rules, permits, and toolbox talks
- Ensure compliance with company HSE policies and local regulations
- Identify hazards and take corrective actions to prevent incidents
- Ensure work meets project quality standards and inspection requirements
- Review and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, hook-ups, and datasheets
- Keep proper records and update of drawings
- Maintain records of daily activities, manpower, and progress reports
- Assist with punch list clearance and commissioning support
- Identify and rectify installation defects or deviations
- Plan manpower, tools, and materials required for daily work
- Coordinate with supervisors and engineers to meet planned maintenance tasks and project deadlines
- Report progress, delays, or issues to the Instrumentation Supervisor or Project Manager
Qualification Requirements:
- Diploma or trade certification in Instrumentation, Electrical, or related field
- Strong knowledge of industrial instrumentation and control systems
Experience and Skills Requirements:
- 5–10 years of experience in instrumentation, with supervisory experience preferred
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Leadership and team management
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and reporting skills
- Knowledge of calibration tools and testing equipment
- Familiarity with industrial standards and safety practices
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
Please forward applications before: 21st January 2026
We are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safely and healthy daily and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.
Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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 benefits 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".
The Kibali gold mine is located in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), approximately 220 kilometres east of the capital of the Haut Uele province, Isiro, 150 kilometres west of the Ugandan border town of Arua and 1,800 kilometres from the Kenyan port of Mombasa. The mine is owned by Kibali Goldmines SA (Kibali) which is a joint venture company effectively owned 45% by each of Barrick and AngloGold Ashanti, and 10% by Société Miniére de Kilo-Moto (SOKIMO). The mine is operated by Barrick.
Read Full Description