Background

Shanta Mining Company Limited intends to recruit suitably qualified and experienced personnel for the commencement of underground mining operations at Singida Gold Mine.

Singida Gold Mine is entering a new phase of development involving the establishment of underground mining infrastructure, including portal development, decline excavation and associated underground mine development activities. To support this expansion from open-pit to underground mining, the Company invites applications for the following positions.

This recruitment offers successful candidates an opportunity to be part of the team establishing and developing a new underground mining operation from its early stages. TalentAcquisition services

Role purpose

To safely and accurately drill underground development headings in accordance with approved mine plans and designs, undertake ground support and face preparation activities, and operate jumbo drilling equipment to required safety and productivity standards.

Key responsibilities

• Operate jumbo drilling equipment to drill development headings and other underground excavations accurately and efficiently in accordance with approved drill plans, designs and operational instructions.
• Carry out face preparation, drilling, scaling and ground-support activities and ensure that drilling patterns, hole alignment and other work meet required technical and operational standards.
• Conduct pre-start inspections, monitor equipment condition, perform authorised basic maintenance and promptly report defects or operating issues to maximise equipment availability and safe operation.
• Maintain accurate drilling and shift records and ensure all activities comply with Company procedures, mine standards and applicable safety and environmental requirements.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Certificate of Advanced Secondary Education or equivalent.
• Recognised competency or certification in the operation of underground jumbo drilling equipment.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence.
• Valid blasting and dangerous goods certificates are preferable.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ recent experience operating jumbo rigs in underground hard-rock mining.
• Experience operating Atlas Copco, Sandvik or similar jumbo drilling equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in drilling techniques, ground-support installation, scaling and basic equipment maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret underground mine plans and a demonstrated record of safe underground mining practices.

General competencies

All successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, integrity, teamwork and operational excellence. They must comply with Company policies, procedures and applicable laws and be capable of working effectively in an underground mining environment. Position-specific licences, certifications, competencies and site inductions will apply where required.

• Operate jumbo drilling equipment to drill development headings and other underground excavations accurately and efficiently in accordance with approved drill plans, designs and operational instructions.
• Carry out face preparation, drilling, scaling and ground-support activities and ensure that drilling patterns, hole alignment and other work meet required technical and operational standards.
• Conduct pre-start inspections, monitor equipment condition, perform authorised basic maintenance and promptly report defects or operating issues to maximise equipment availability and safe operation.
• Maintain accurate drilling and shift records and ensure all activities comply with Company procedures, mine standards and applicable safety and environmental requirements.

• Ability to read and interpret underground mine plans
• Demonstrated record of safe underground mining practices
• Experience operating Atlas Copco, Sandvik or similar jumbo drilling equipment
• Demonstrated experience in drilling techniques, ground-support installation, scaling and basic equipment maintenance

• Certificate of Advanced Secondary Education or equivalent.
• Recognised competency or certification in the operation of underground jumbo drilling equipment.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence.
• Valid blasting and dangerous goods certificates are preferable.