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POSITION

Operator 3 – Long hole Drill – Evergreen

DEPARTMENT

Underground Mining

LEVEL

C 3

LOCATION

Geita Gold Mine Tanzania

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Full Time

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

Carry out underground production drilling of various sized, precise blast holes into ore bodies, and drill service holes and cable bolt holes.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Operate longhole drilling equipment safely and productively to meet or exceed daily production targets while adhering to OEM specifications.
• Monitor ground conditions and adjust drilling techniques and components to maintain penetration, prevent drifter vibration, shank bounce, and rotation issues.
• Un-bog and remove rods from holes; use back hammer as per OEM manual. If unsuccessful, mark the hole, consult the supervisor and planning engineer, drill a second hole, and plug or grout the original hole to prevent rod loss before re-commencing.
• Remove drill cuttings and sludge to keep holes clean and prevent bit blockage and rod bogging.
• Complete all required documentation clearly and accurately, including meters drilled, re-drilled holes, ground conditions, delays, and variations in hole length; identify hazards, record consumables needed, and note the status of the rig and job.
• Prevent engine overspeeding by operating between 1200 and 1900 rpm; avoid overstressing tyres and hoist rams; prevent rollovers with the tray raised; avoid transmission overstress, coasting in neutral, and transmission overspeeding; protect brakes.
• Provide accurate breakdown information for the Longhole rig (Solo) based on sound mechanical appreciation.
• Maintain understanding of mining productivity, road maintenance, and tyre life, and carry out operator maintenance at all times.
• Work with minimal supervision to achieve 125 m to 200 m drilled per shift.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Completion of Secondary School Education or Advanced Level Education or Diploma in Mining or Mechanical Engineering.
• Valid Driving License (added advantage).

Experience

• A minimum of at least 5 years of underground mining experience started in development or as UG Operator before transitioning to a Solo rig.

Knowledge & Skills

• Read and understand daily production shift plans.
• General overview of underground mining processes.
• Understand underground mining terminologies.
• Experience in operating Sandvik DL421 or DL420 series.
• Ability to read geological markings, identify varying rock hardness, and manage hole deviation.
• Ability to assess ground conditions, scale loose rock in the work area, and strictly adhere to underground safety protocols.
• First Aid knowledge.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Excellent hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to maintain high standards of housekeeping within the mine.
• Strong work ethics and courteous communication with co-workers.
• Physically and mentally fit and hard working.
• Principles of reporting.
• Cross shift communication.
• Proper planning and execution of works.
• Coaching new employees.
• Ability to work and communicate with people at all levels with good interpersonal skills.

Local Benefits

AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being. 

• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives. 
• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions. 
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy. 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value inclusion, diversity and equity in our workplace. We are committed to creating an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and fairness. Employment decisions are based on qualification, merit, business needs and role requirements.

• Operate longhole drilling equipment safely and productively to meet or exceed daily production targets while adhering to OEM specifications.
• Monitor ground conditions and adjust drilling techniques and components to maintain penetration, prevent drifter vibration, shank bounce, and rotation issues.
• Un-bog and remove rods from holes; use back hammer as per OEM manual. If unsuccessful, mark the hole, consult the supervisor and planning engineer, drill a second hole, and plug or grout the original hole to prevent rod loss before re-commencing.
• Remove drill cuttings and sludge to keep holes clean and prevent bit blockage and rod bogging.
• Complete all required documentation clearly and accurately, including meters drilled, re-drilled holes, ground conditions, delays, and variations in hole length; identify hazards, record consumables needed, and note the status of the rig and job.
• Prevent engine overspeeding by operating between 1200 and 1900 rpm; avoid overstressing tyres and hoist rams; prevent rollovers with the tray raised; avoid transmission overstress, coasting in neutral, and transmission overspeeding; protect brakes.
• Provide accurate breakdown information for the Longhole rig (Solo) based on sound mechanical appreciation.
• Maintain understanding of mining productivity, road maintenance, and tyre life, and carry out operator maintenance at all times.
• Work with minimal supervision to achieve 125 m to 200 m drilled per shift.

• Read and understand daily production shift plans.
• General overview of underground mining processes.
• Understand underground mining terminologies.
• Experience in operating Sandvik DL421 or DL420 series.
• Ability to read geological markings, identify varying rock hardness, and manage hole deviation.
• Ability to assess ground conditions, scale loose rock in the work area, and strictly adhere to underground safety protocols.
• First Aid knowledge.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Excellent hand and eye coordination.
• Ability to maintain high standards of housekeeping within the mine.
• Strong work ethics and courteous communication with co-workers.
• Physically and mentally fit and hard working.
• Principles of reporting.
• Cross shift communication.
• Proper planning and execution of works.
• Coaching new employees.
• Ability to work and communicate with people at all levels with good interpersonal skills.

• Completion of Secondary School Education or Advanced Level Education or Diploma in Mining or Mechanical Engineering.
• Valid Driving License (added advantage).