PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• Selected candidates will first go through a practical training and assessment programme before they are considered for a role as an Operator, subject to qualifying as a competent operator.
• Mining Operator role is responsible for operating an equipment for the purpose of mining operations, to perform preventative and general inspection on equipment, delivering work to plan and ensuring safety processes and practices are followed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum certificate of Secondary School Education (CSEE) will add advantage.
• A valid Tanzania Driver’s license class B & D or higher EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of production drilling machines 5+ years);
• experience of insert as applicable e.g. Pantera1100. Down the Hole and Top Hammers Drills
• Experience operating large rotary drills and hammer/percussion drills;
• Ability to safely work day and night shifts on a rotational basis;
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written;
• Proven commitment to Safety, Health and Environmental standards; and
• Experience working at a remote mining site and in a cross-cultural work environment
• Experience in mining industry, preferably with operations and open pit.
• Heavy equipment certificate;
• Be physically and mentally fit to operate a heavy mining equipment.
• Selected candidates must be able to pass a ‘site test’ before they are appointed as trainees.
• Appointment also subject to thorough medical check-up by authorized medical practitioner.
• Operator certificate including final assessment from well and known technical training’s schools.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• All applicants must have NIDA ID or Number and TIN Number from the Tanzania Revenue Authority.
• All applicants must have Introduction Letter from local Government Authority as well as letter from his / her two referees.

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Adhere to all training instructions from qualified equipment trainers and supervisors.
• Operate Drilling equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Take reasonable care to protect his or her health and safety, and that of other persons who may be affected by any act or omission thereof during performance of duty.
• Be proactive in all aspects of operational safety and work as team member within the mining department.
• Perform safety pre-start checks on equipment.
• Report faults in equipment timeously to supervisor.
• Comply with standard Operating Procedures and working Practices.
• Always adhere to lawful production instructions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Good team player.
• Fluency in Kiswahili or English or both.
• Be able to work at minimum supervision.