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POSITION

Engineer 2 – Software – Fleet Mgt System

DEPARTMENT

Open Pit Mining

LEVEL

2L / C5

LOCATION

Geita Gold Mine Tanzania

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Full Time

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

To effectively support and manage Mining Fleet and Fatigue Management System software and hardware to ensure data flow is achieved and to facilitate safe and smooth mining operations toward the attainment of mining goals. To generate production, equipment and other reports needed by management and ensure network coverage to mining active areas while Fleet and Fatigue Management devices in production equipment are working.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines while working with Fleet and Fatigue Management systems and ensure installations are carried out safely with all necessary precautions taken to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Assemble, install and configure new hardware kits in production equipment including PTX or field computers, GPS antenna, radio antenna and SmartCap system.
• Conduct daily inspection of hardware kits installed in production equipment including PTX, GPS, network devices and SmartCap.
• Create maintenance plans for field computers, GPS, network devices and SmartCap.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on fleet management systems, troubleshoot faults and repair issues including mechanical failures, network congestion and electrical malfunctions.
• Conduct quality control on delivered tools and consumables to ensure components meet AGA standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with designers and other technicians to develop and improve fleet management systems and provide feedback on system performance and usability.
• Read and interpret FMS technical drawings and schematics.
• Use hand and power tools for assembly, disassembly and repair tasks.
• Perform audits and monitoring of system functionalities including software configuration on field computers and access points.
• Install Dispatch software on production stakeholders’ computers and manage and monitor access to the system.
• Assemble, install, reinstall and configure network devices, access points and hubs.
• Assemble and install SmartCap or other fatigue system hardware and configure related software on equipment.
• Maintain and repair SmartCap or other fatigue system devices.
• Conduct SmartCap or other fatigue system training and refresher training for supervisors, truck operators and SmartCap charging room attendants.
• Conduct surveys and drive tests to check network coverage in mining active areas.
• Design and implement network topology in active mining areas.
• Conduct network optimization to ensure optimum network coverage.
• Rig or climb towers to install and troubleshoot network access points.
• Commission and decommission network devices in line with AGA standards.
• Design and implement minor engineering solutions for daily work use on the technical work bench.
• Provide technical support to operations and Minecare Dispatcher.
• Manage Fleet Management System tools and spare parts inventory.
• Conduct proper housekeeping in the workplace to reduce hazards and operational costs.
• Complete spare parts inventory and generate a monthly report to the Fleet Management System Superintendent to support purchase scheduling, delivery time and inventory levels.
• Design and implement a standalone power solution on all remote sites including towers.
• Carry out Minecare system installation, maintenance and monitoring.
• Perform other duties assigned by the FMS Superintendent.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics Engineering or any other related field.
• Modular Mining Certificate or any other related mining dispatch software certification.
• Valid Tanzania driving license class B, D, F or G.
• Registered by ERB.

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in mining operation.
• Experience in management of Modular Mining Software or related mining dispatch software.

Knowledge & Skills

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of computer application software.
• Deep understanding of mining dispatch software.
• Strong understanding of network configuration.
• Knowledge of database management.
• Knowledge of back-end and front-end programming language.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Time and priority management.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Field observational skills.
• Timely decision-making.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines while working with Fleet and Fatigue Management systems and ensure installations are carried out safely with all necessary precautions taken to prevent accidents or injuries.
• Assemble, install and configure new hardware kits in production equipment including PTX or field computers, GPS antenna, radio antenna and SmartCap system.
• Conduct daily inspection of hardware kits installed in production equipment including PTX, GPS, network devices and SmartCap.
• Create maintenance plans for field computers, GPS, network devices and SmartCap.
• Perform routine maintenance checks on fleet management systems, troubleshoot faults and repair issues including mechanical failures, network congestion and electrical malfunctions.
• Conduct quality control on delivered tools and consumables to ensure components meet AGA standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with designers and other technicians to develop and improve fleet management systems and provide feedback on system performance and usability.
• Read and interpret FMS technical drawings and schematics.
• Use hand and power tools for assembly, disassembly and repair tasks.
• Perform audits and monitoring of system functionalities including software configuration on field computers and access points.
• Install Dispatch software on production stakeholders’ computers and manage and monitor access to the system.
• Assemble, install, reinstall and configure network devices, access points and hubs.
• Assemble and install SmartCap or other fatigue system hardware and configure related software on equipment.
• Maintain and repair SmartCap or other fatigue system devices.
• Conduct SmartCap or other fatigue system training and refresher training for supervisors, truck operators and SmartCap charging room attendants.
• Conduct surveys and drive tests to check network coverage in mining active areas.
• Design and implement network topology in active mining areas.
• Conduct network optimization to ensure optimum network coverage.
• Rig or climb towers to install and troubleshoot network access points.
• Commission and decommission network devices in line with AGA standards.
• Design and implement minor engineering solutions for daily work use on the technical work bench.
• Provide technical support to operations and Minecare Dispatcher.
• Manage Fleet Management System tools and spare parts inventory.
• Conduct proper housekeeping in the workplace to reduce hazards and operational costs.
• Complete spare parts inventory and generate a monthly report to the Fleet Management System Superintendent to support purchase scheduling, delivery time and inventory levels.
• Design and implement a standalone power solution on all remote sites including towers.
• Carry out Minecare system installation, maintenance and monitoring.
• Perform other duties assigned by the FMS Superintendent.

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of computer application software.
• Deep understanding of mining dispatch software.
• Strong understanding of network configuration.
• Knowledge of database management.
• Knowledge of back-end and front-end programming language.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Time and priority management.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Field observational skills.
• Timely decision-making.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Telecommunication Engineering, Electronics Engineering or any other related field.
• Modular Mining Certificate or any other related mining dispatch software certification.
• Valid Tanzania driving license class B, D, F or G.
• Registered by ERB.