This position is responsible in carrying out Underground production drilling of various sized holes, and other tasks directed by the Shift Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Complies with all HS&E policies, procedures and instructions. This includes the correct use of safety devices and protective equipment, prompt reporting of any hazardous situations, which they cannot themselves correct, making the necessary changes to eliminate or control the hazard and reporting immediately any accident or injury which arises in the course of their work.
• Complies with relevant Mines Safety Acts and Regulations.

• Takes reasonable care for their own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their acts.
• Performs pre-start checks and SWICs.
• Ensuring inspections and maintenance is carried out on all equipment before use.
• Ensures that all tools are serviceable and safe.
• Must Work to minimise equipment downtime and maximise productivity.
• Must carry out standard work place inspection practices and procedures and prepare the areas for drilling, charging or scraping in accordance with mine safety procedures.
• Maintains a high standard of housekeeping.
• Liaises with the underground shift supervisor to:
• Ensure all work is done in a safe and efficient manner;
• Advise when items of equipment are out of service and when they can be returned to service.
• Accurately drilling a series of Long holes to a design pattern using a mechanised drill.
• Reads and accurately follows mine instruction plans with skill and precision ensuring holes are drilled to design line, gradient and profile.

• Communicate with surveyors, geologists and engineers to optimise drill patters and metres.
• Set up and troubleshoot on Long hole Drill rigs.
• Accesses face conditions at the start of the job and scale from height according to site requirements.
• Recording Information

Essential Requirements:
• A demonstrated passion for safety and a proactive attitude toward ensuring that safety is front of mind for all employees at all times.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience solely as an Underground Long hole Driller operating DL422i OR DL421
• Knowledge of Underground Mining Practices and the efficient operation of an Underground Long hole Machine.
• Highly organised and able to work efficiently with limited supervision.
• Basic First Aid
• Valid Tanzanian Driver’s License and good driving skills.
• Completed secondary school