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 this position.

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. Hiringcompany database

Qualified Tanzanian candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position details

Duty station: Singida Gold Mine, Ikungi District, Singida Region

Roaster: 6/3

Accommodation: Camp resident

Role purpose

To lead and coordinate electrical maintenance and installation activities, ensuring the safe, reliable and compliant operation of underground electrical systems, equipment and infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate electrical installation, preventive maintenance, shutdown, fault-finding and repair activities across underground electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Provide leadership and technical direction to Electrical Supervisors and electrical personnel, allocate resources and monitor work quality, productivity and operational priorities.
• Diagnose complex electrical problems and provide technical guidance on motor controls, instrumentation, generators, distribution systems and other electrical equipment.
• Monitor electrical performance, maintain required records and ensure all electrical activities comply with approved drawings, technical standards, statutory requirements and safe-work practices.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Full Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering, recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification.
• Recognised Electrical Trade Certificate.
• PLC training or advanced PLC certification is advantageous.
• Minimum of seven years’ experience in industrial electrical installation, maintenance and repair.
• At least three years’ experience in an electrical supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience in underground mining or heavy industry and demonstrated ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and specifications are highly desirable.

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.

• Plan and coordinate electrical installation, preventive maintenance, shutdown, fault-finding and repair activities across underground electrical systems and infrastructure.
• Provide leadership and technical direction to Electrical Supervisors and electrical personnel, allocate resources and monitor work quality, productivity and operational priorities.
• Diagnose complex electrical problems and provide technical guidance on motor controls, instrumentation, generators, distribution systems and other electrical equipment.
• Monitor electrical performance, maintain required records and ensure all electrical activities comply with approved drawings, technical standards, statutory requirements and safe-work practices.

• Electrical installation, maintenance and repair
• Electrical supervisory or leadership
• Interpreting electrical drawings, schematics and specifications
• Motor controls
• Instrumentation
• Generators
• Distribution systems
• PLC programming/certification (advantageous)

• Full Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering, recognised Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification.
• Recognised Electrical Trade Certificate.
• PLC training or advanced PLC certification is advantageous.