Engineering Jobs at Unilever and Geita Gold Mining Ltd in Tanzania


Deadline of this Job: 
14 October 2022

JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Purpose of Role

• The Field Engineering Business partner is responsible for maintenance management of all Field Technology and infrastructure (Mechanical, Irrigation infrastructure, Domestic Water Supply, Harvesting machinery and equipment, Fuel storage infrastructure). Ensure high standards of maintenance, lead in new technology rollout and ensure high productivity and longevity of all field installations at UTT.

Accountabilities

• Develop and supervise daily machine checklists, ensure all field machines have been inspected according to the maintenance schedule and checklists.
• Document and perform RCA and lessons learned logs for all observed faults in field machinery.
• Identify artisan skills and knowledge gap. Identify and organize inhouse and outsourced training for Field mechanics.
• Ensures all Field Workshop’s have sufficient inventory and maintenance records/documentation.
• Prepare and implement Machinery Maintenance Schedule for all machinery and field infrastructure.
• Maintain Inventory and asset register for field machinery and equipment.
• Track and respond to all Job request for field machinery on timely basis. Ensure all works must have job request and ensure proper machine history and documentation
• Supports installation of new field infrastructure and machinery.
• Takes charge of machinery modification and supports the implementation of WCM in the fields.
• Responsible for the implementation of all company safety policies and procedures in the Field Workshops.
• Resolve problems and propose investments in Field infrastructure and utilities.
• Deliver the business targets aligned to the Company Strategy.
• Coordinate planning of spares for annual Irrigation infrastructure overhaul and maintenance.

Continuous Improvement Management
• Should be OEE Champion for all Respective field workshops by ensuring all required data are captured and reported daily for discussion and proper recommendations on continuous improvement actions to improve OEE for the Fields.
• Should be champion on tracking agreed KPIs to process Supervisors, Senior Artisans and Section team leads to improve Factories performance on Safety, Factory availability and Made tea quality
• Work closely with Central Engineering workshop manager to continuously improve field engineering services.
• Do coaching to supervisors and team leads to empower their skills

Assets and Stocks
• Updates asset inventories records for the Fields.
• Maintain Machinery Inventory for all Fields including irrigation and workshops.
• Prepares and avail machinery and equipment for statutory inspection and calibration for legal compliance and safety integrity.
• Maintain and take responsibility for the Field workshop tools register.
• Monitor and validate Field related stock (Spares) movements in conjunction with the store’s clerks.
• Responsible for the utilization of assets in the field.
• Flag up redundant/obsolete assets to responsible manager for disposal.
• Ensure the day-to-day operation and smooth delivery of field services and monitor all field mechanics/operators.
• Monitor machinery key performance indicators for efficient operation; generate periodic reports.

Projects

• Carries out the implementation of Machinery safety, WCM in the Fields .
• Carries out implementation of projects, in liaison with engineering manager and agri-excellence team.
• Keep abreast with all new technology covering Irrigation, tea harvesting, and energy usage and make proposals for implementation where appropriate.
• Participate in field trials and implement actions.
• Implementation and follow up on improvement ideas on the field workshops.

Finance, logistics and supplies
• Requisitions and verifies quality of spares and materials ordered for field as per technical specification.
• Submits inputs into annual revenue & capital budgets.
• Provides technical specifications for the procurement of all field stock e.g., spare parts.
• Carries out cost management in the field workshop and ensures effective controls.
• Provide input into the monthly accounts review and implements agreed actions.
• Implement an effective procurement tracking system in the field workshops.

People

• Track and report daily artisan and operator productivity in the fields and take necessary actions for low performers while should motivate high performers.
• To train & develop field staff were necessary and ensure good operational and maintenance practises in the fields.
• Plans, allocates, and supervises all activities for field maintenance teams.
• Train & develop all field maintenance personnel in the Workshop on Safe maintenance procedures.
• Handles employee relations and maintains discipline in the workshop in conjunction with the responsible manager.
• Implement agreed welfare programmes and attend planned meetings ensuring completion of agreed actions.
• Responsible for the works team and ensures that agreed work plan targets and standards are implemented.
• Provide input and participate in the modular training of employees.

Social and welfare
• Implement all social welfare programmes including security, housing maintenance, recreation and general welfare amenities and schools in liaison with the unit manager.

Safety, Health, Environment, RA
• Authorizes issues and closes permits to work certificates in line with company policies for non-routine tasks related to field maintenance.
• Develops machinery safety in the field to meet Unilever standards.
• Maintains the workshop personnel reward/disciplinary and safety data.
• Should capture and prepare report for daily, weekly, and monthly safety performances in the field.
• Should work with Field managers and SHE Representatives to ensure proper risk assessment is done regularly and all observations/findings are captured, and action plan developed and tracked for Fields.

Qualifications & Experience Required
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Irrigation engineering/ Agricultural engineering or other relevant engineering degree.
• 4 Years’ experience.
• Maintenance Management Experience.
• Project Management Skills.
• Inventory management and Cost control.
• Manpower training, management, and assessment
• WCM Implementation and Tools such as RCA.
• Modern and Efficient Energy Technics
• Energy Management

Travel

Frequent local travel between various field operations.

Leadership Behavior
Should meet expectations on the Unilever Standards of Leadership behaviors relevant to the work level.
Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.


Deadline of this Job: 12 October 2022

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of the role:
To install underground services such as Air lines, water lines, dewatering lines, secondary ventilation fans and vent ducting; Extend Jumbo and pump cables, firing lines and electrical cables.

Qualifications:
• Certificate of Secondary School Education.
• GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Experience:

• 2-3 years of operational experience in UG Mining environment.
• Experience of operating underground utility vehicles.
• Erection of Underground Civil Projects.

Main or key accountabilities:
Safety:

• Learn and follow the Safety requirements related to your work.
• Consider what could go wrong and what needs to be done to work safely before starting a task.
• Report to Supervisor if a task cannot be done safely
• Utilize Take 5 tool to identify Hazard at the workplace.
• Suggest ways to improve Safety performance.
• Promptly report all injuries, damages, or incidents.
• Help others to work safely.

Installation of Services underground – Air, water, and dewatering lines:
• Stretch Poly to make it straight and tow to required location.
• Install, connect, and hang poly pipes on the J-triple hook hangers secured with chain and shackles.
• Install air droppers lifted at least 1.5m above the ground level,
• Blow pipes to free dirt inside pipes before connecting Headers on.
• Headers properly chained to the wall via an eye bolt or on the spilt set plate with shackles.
• Installation of Secondary ventilation.
• Install fan at correct location as per approved Installation plan.
• Install and tight by attaching to rock bolt with shackles a plastic-coated steel knocker line.
• Hang and Extend ventilation bags to at least 20m from the face.

Working with electrical submissible pumps underground:
• Set the pump in the sump or in decline to pump out water.
• Hang and support the pump cable clear off the floor.
• Check the pump in the sumps and report any defect noted.

Cleaning of Mono Pumps:
• Open the drain valve to release mud ad dirt water.
• Hosing with mine pressurized water in the mono tank.
• Cleaning steel step ladders and landing platform.
• Inspect all connection on the pipes and on mono tank.

Installing, Grouting and Tensioning of Cable bolts:
• Inspect, prepare equipment, tools and materials required for the job.
• Uncoil cable bolts, attach breather tubes, and transport them to working area.
• Safely insert cables into the holes and seal hole collar.
• Prepare Cement grout mix and grout the cables/holes to standard.
• Perform general housekeeping after the work is completed.
• After grout is set and hardened, apply Tension on the Cable bolt as per required Geotechnical standard.

Hanging and retrieving electrical cables:
• Hang cables on the backs, suspended on the hooks and separated from services
• Position cables and back-to-back connections to location where it cannot be damaged.
• Hang Jumbo Trail cables on L-pins and install Trail Cable sign on the ground.
• Rolling to inside an I.T Basket when retrieving cables.

Technical competencies required:
• Valid Tanzanian Driving License.
• Valid Blasting License (Supplementary)
• Thorough understanding and application of Job Safety Analysis Tool.
• Trained and competent to operate an Integrated Tool Carrier (I.T machine)

Mode of application:
• Please apply by clicking APPLY button below.
• On the portal you will be required to upload your detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, e- mail and telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees. Please do not attach certificates that are not related to the qualifications stated above.
• You will also be required to upload a cover / application letter addressed to “Senior Manager Human Resources, Geita Gold Mining Ltd”. Subject should be “Service Crew”.
• If you struggle to apply via the link provided, please head over to our website https://www.geitamine.com/en/people/ for a step-by-step guide on how to apply for jobs on our recruitment portal (SuccessFactors).
• You will be required to present original certificates if you are contacted for interviews.
• Internal Applicants (those currently employed by AngloGold Ashanti) must have their application letter endorsed by their Head of Department (HOD) or Manager Once Removed (MoR).

Application deadline:
• Applications should reach the above on or before 5th October 2022 at 5:30 Pm
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Note on covid-19 prevention:
• Please note when you are invited for interviews, you will be required to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (Covid-19 vaccination certificate) or if you are not vaccinated, please go for a Covid-19 test and obtain a 96 – hour valid PCR Covid-19 negative certificate.
• You are also advised to adhere to all recommended prevention measures including proper wearing of face masks and washing or sanitizing your hands before you are allowed through Geita Gold Mine entry points.