Job Purpose:

To safely and efficiently carry out all drilling and blasting operations according to designed patterns to fragment rock for excavation, in compliance with strict safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate drill rigs (percussion, down-the-hole) to drill blast holes to specified depths, angles, and patterns.
• Measure and record hole depths and conditions.
• Safely handle, prepare, and load explosives (ANFO, Emulsions, Detonators) into blast holes.
• Connect and wire up firing circuits (electrical or non-electrical).
• Implement comprehensive blast area security, barricading, and signaling procedures.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Blasting Engineer and in accordance with the blast design.
• Complete all required blast documentation and logs.
• Inspect and report misfires and manage their safe disposal.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Certificate or Diploma in Mining, Blasting, or a related field.
• Mandatory: Valid Tanzania Explosives Inspectorate Division (TEID) Blasting License.
• First Aid and Firefighting certification.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in mining or heavy civil construction.

• Proven track record of working in remote site locations.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Relevant trade certification, vocational training, or operator licenses.
• Physical fitness and ability to work in challenging outdoor environments.
• Fluency in Kiswahili; working knowledge of English is an advantage.

• Set up and operate drill rigs (percussion, down-the-hole) to drill blast holes to specified depths, angles, and patterns.
• Measure and record hole depths and conditions.
• Safely handle, prepare, and load explosives (ANFO, Emulsions, Detonators) into blast holes.
• Connect and wire up firing circuits (electrical or non-electrical).
• Implement comprehensive blast area security, barricading, and signaling procedures.
• Work under the direct supervision of a Blasting Engineer and in accordance with the blast design.
• Complete all required blast documentation and logs.
• Inspect and report misfires and manage their safe disposal.

• Drilling operations
• Blasting operations
• Explosives handling
• Electrical wiring
• Safety protocols
• Documentation
• Misfire management

• Certificate or Diploma in Mining, Blasting, or a related field.
• Valid Tanzania Explosives Inspectorate Division (TEID) Blasting License.
• First Aid and Firefighting certification.
• Relevant trade certification, vocational training, or operator licenses.