Lead Construction E&I – LEP

Lead Construction E&I Jobs in Kalumbila – Join Barrick Lumwana Mining

Barrick Lumwana Mining is seeking a dedicated professional for the position of Lead Construction E&I – LEP on a fixed-term basis to join the Lumwana Expansion Project team in Kalumbila, North West Province, Zambia. This role offers a unique opportunity for candidates passionate about leading electrical, control, and instrumentation construction activities in a mining environment while embodying Barrick’s core values of integrity, accountability, and zero harm.

About the Lead Construction E&I Role in Kalumbila

Reporting directly to the Project Manager – EPCM and Engineering, you will ensure that all installations, commissioning, and testing comply with project specifications, engineering standards, safety regulations, and statutory requirements. You will play a critical role in maintaining high-quality standards across all electrical, control, instrumentation, and communications construction activities within the project.

• Conduct daily inspections of Electrical, Control, Instrumentation, and Communications installations across project sites
• Verify construction activities against approved drawings, specifications, quality plans, and method statements
• Monitor contractor workmanship and construction quality to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Identify, document, and report installation deficiencies, non-conformances, and deviations
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and verified before work acceptance
• Inspect cable installations, terminations, earthing, containment, instruments, substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and related equipment
• Monitor trenching, cable routing, cable pulling, support systems, and segregation requirements
• Participate in construction walkdowns, punch listing, pre-commissioning inspections, and commissioning readiness reviews
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and commissioning activities
• Maintain detailed inspection records and prepare regular quality and progress reports
• Promote a strong quality culture across all project execution teams

Candidate Requirements for Lead Construction E&I Jobs in Kalumbila

To be considered for this important role, candidates must meet the following qualifications and experience:

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field; a Degree is advantageous
• At least 10 years’ experience in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) construction on mining, industrial, processing, power generation, or large infrastructure projects
• Mining industry experience with greenfield or brownfield capital projects
• Membership with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ)
• Strong knowledge of HV, MV, and LV electrical systems including substations, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, and instrumentation
• Proven expertise with ABB and Siemens MV switchgear and MV/LV VSDs for installation, configuration, and commissioning
• Experience with Siemens PCS 7 DCS hardware, I/O marshalling, DCS networks, industrial Ethernet, and fibre optics
• Ability to interpret P&IDs, single-line diagrams, loop diagrams, cable schedules, and termination drawings
• Familiarity with quality assurance systems, inspection procedures, punch listing, non-conformance management, electrical safety standards, and permit-to-work systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Valid manual driver’s license

What Barrick Lumwana Mining Offers

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on a major mining expansion project
• Work within a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development alongside industry experts
• Access to diverse career opportunities across the organisation

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to submit their applications through the Barrick job portal by 11 November 2026.

Barrick Lumwana Mining is committed to environmental, health, and safety excellence and promotes equal employment opportunities for qualified women and men. Women who meet the qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Apply using the following link: https://jobs.barrick.com/#en/sites/CX_1001/jobs/preview/242942/?location=Zambia&locationId=300000000275381&locationLevel=country&mode=location