Company Description

AUMS Geofields Tanzania Limited (AUMSGT) is an international leader in mechanised hard rock underground mining. AUMSGT is part of Perenti (formerly the Ausdrill Group), an ASX 200 company and Australia’s second-largest integrated mining services provider.Tanzania job portal

AUMS is a global leader in hard rock underground mining. Together with Barminco, the company operates across Africa in Tanzania, Ghana, and Burkina Faso, with other international operations in Australia, Canada, and the USA.

The company is driven by the continued success of its operations and exceeding client expectations in terms of safety and performance.

The collective talent and expertise of its workforce are key to its success. AUMSGT seeks talented people to join its business and build teams that are loyal, committed to company values, and dedicated to helping clients.

In return, the company provides state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and technology.

Position Purpose

The Underground Electrician is responsible for all preventative, scheduled, and breakdown maintenance on the mine’s electrical activities as guided by immediate supervisors and trainers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a strong safety focus and ensure a safe workplace through daily inspections and rectification of hazards.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures that are displayed and amended from time to time.
• Take reasonable care for their own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their acts.
• Perform pre-start checks and SWICs.
• Ensure inspections and maintenance are carried out on all equipment before use.
• Ensure that all tools are serviceable and safe.
• Work to minimise equipment downtime and maximise productivity.
• Liaise 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.
• Carry out scheduled electrical servicing and repairs in a safe manner.
• Carry out all repairs in accordance with AUMS procedures.
• Complete all service sheets and document additional repairs completed during servicing.
• Install and maintain mine communications systems, including leaky feeder systems.
• Install and maintain mine primary and secondary ventilation systems.
• Maintain I-Kon firing lines.
• Maintain mine dewatering systems, including Flygt and Stalker pump rebuilds.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in working areas at all times.
• Read and interpret service sheets and spare parts manuals.
• Advise the immediate supervisor of parts used and any additional part requirements.
• Report all faults to the Supervisor as soon as possible.

Minimum Requirements

• Underground mining experience in a hard rock mechanised mine would be beneficial.
• Must have exposure to Sandvik drill equipment, including Jumbo, Solo, and Q-Bex.
• Strong background working in underground mining.
• Ability to operate all types of hand tools.
• Understanding of maintenance procedures.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Excellent service and maintenance approach to the job.
• Willingness to learn and gain further experience.
• Positive attitude towards labour-intensive duties.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work autonomously.
• Must have a valid Tanzanian Driver’s Licence with the ability to drive a manual car.
• Basic First Aid knowledge.
• Recognised trade qualification as an Electrician.
• Above-average numeracy and verbal/written English.

• Maintain a strong safety focus and ensure a safe workplace through daily inspections and rectification of hazards.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures that are displayed and amended from time to time.
• Take reasonable care for their own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their acts.
• Perform pre-start checks and SWICs.
• Ensure inspections and maintenance are carried out on all equipment before use.
• Ensure that all tools are serviceable and safe.
• Work to minimise equipment downtime and maximise productivity.
• Liaise 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.
• Carry out scheduled electrical servicing and repairs in a safe manner.
• Carry out all repairs in accordance with AUMS procedures.
• Complete all service sheets and document additional repairs completed during servicing.
• Install and maintain mine communications systems, including leaky feeder systems.
• Install and maintain mine primary and secondary ventilation systems.
• Maintain I-Kon firing lines.
• Maintain mine dewatering systems, including Flygt and Stalker pump rebuilds.
• Maintain a high level of housekeeping in working areas at all times.
• Read and interpret service sheets and spare parts manuals.
• Advise the immediate supervisor of parts used and any additional part requirements.
• Report all faults to the Supervisor as soon as possible.

• Ability to operate all types of hand tools.
• Understanding of maintenance procedures.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Excellent service and maintenance approach to the job.
• Willingness to learn and gain further experience.
• Positive attitude towards labour-intensive duties.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work autonomously.
• Basic First Aid knowledge.
• Above-average numeracy and verbal/written English.

• Recognised trade qualification as an Electrician.
• Must have a valid Tanzanian Driver’s Licence with the ability to drive a manual car.