Specialist - Tele Remote Operator

About Geita Gold Mining Ltd

Geita Gold Mining Ltd (GGML) is Tanzania’s leading gold producer with a single operation in Geita Region. The company is a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti, an international gold producer headquartered in Denver, USA. AGA has operations in more than ten countries across four continents. The mine is situated in the Lake Victoria Gold fields of Northwestern Tanzania, only about 120 km’s from Mwanza City and 20 km’s Southeast of the nearest point of Lake Victoria. The company has its main office and operations in Geita, only 5 Km’s west of the fast-growing town of Geita, and a supporting office in Dar es Salaam. Applications are invited from ambitious, energetic and performance driven individuals to fill in vacant position(s) mentioned below:

Position Details

• Position: Specialist - Tele Remote Operator
• Contract type & Duration: Unspecified time
• Department: Underground Mining
• Reporting to: Production Superintendent
• Number of Positions: One (1)

GGML is an equal opportunity employer.

Purpose of the Role

The role focusses exclusively on the training and coaching of junior and new operators, ensuring they can carry out loading and dumping cycles from production stopes into allocated stockpiles using a PC remote control bogging system and the manual loading of trucks from free-bogging stopes and stockpiles. The aforementioned tasks are done in line with specific remote loading plan. The role incumbent ensures effective transfer of skills and knowledge to junior tele-remote operators following the set development plans.

Qualifications

• Licensed / Certified Tele Remote Operator.
• Training Certificate / Experience.
• Rct Level 1 Training Certificate of Completion.
• A Formal Qualification (Diploma/Certificate) in Mining Engineering Will Be an Advantage.

Experience

• Extensive Experience (+10 Years) Working in A Mechanized Underground Mine Predominantly as a Tele Remote Operator / Specialist / Trainer.
• Knowledge Of Underground Mining Practices, Mining Load and Haul Cycle and the efficient operations of an underground remote loader equipment.
• Good aptitude of Rct remote control systems (analogue/digital) for underground mine.
• Ability to work autonomously/independently with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated abilities to work within a team environment.
• A strong focus toward safety and hazard identification.

Main or Key Accountabilities

• Ensure effective transfer of skills and knowledge to junior and new tele remote operators following the set development plans.
• To train and coach new and existing tele remote operators to grow their ability to function optimally under all underground mining conditions.
• Review and modify training development plans for identified equipment trainees and provide regular feedback on their progress.
• Bog development headings and stockpiles to trucks as required and also remote bog from stopes and loading into trucks.
• Ensure remote loading from stopes to be done in line with approved and signed off tele remote loading level plan.
• Inspect stope brow before bogging and during shift in line with mine standard operating procedure.
• Ensure that laser barricades and physical barricades are tested and serviceable and level is clear of equipment, personnel or obstructions before remote loading commences.
• Ensure efficiency of the work practice to maximize productivity while working safely.
• Bog out and clean faces to standard ensuring it is left in acceptable condition for next cycle. this may also include hosing down with water for dust suppression, scaling and working level roadway maintenance.
• Keep all roads in working area tidy and free from potential hazards before, during and after bogging has been completed on the level.
• Continuously educate and train the operator trainees in all aspects of remote and free- bogging operations and mining practices and procedures.
• Work to minimize equipment down time and maximize productivity.
• Ensure inspections and maintenance is carried out on all equipment before use.
• Ensure that all tools are serviceable and safe.
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping.
• Advise underground shift supervisor and dispatch when items of equipment are out of service and when they can be returned to service.
• Liaise with underground shift supervisor to ensure all work is done in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform pre-start checks and proper workplace inspection before carrying out any task.
• Complete shift plod and carrying out cross-shift handovers at the end of each shift.
• Ensure tele-remote pc or tele hut is kept clean and locked when not in use and parked in designated parking area.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to facilitate skills transfer / on the job training / coaching.
• Knowledge of various training / coaching evaluation methods and performance monitoring
• Demonstrate strong work ethics, an ability to communicate courteously with co-workers.
• First aid knowledge.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English language.
• Excellent hand/eye co-ordination.
• Understand the use of remote monitoring systems (Rms).

Mode of Application

• Please apply by clicking APPLY NOW 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 “Specialist - Tele Remote Operator”
• 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 15th November 2024 at 5:30 PM
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Beware of Conmen!

GGML does not receive money in exchange for a job position. Should you be asked for money in exchange for a job offer or suspect such activity, please report this immediately to our Security Department, Investigation Unit, by calling +255 28 216 01 40 Ext 1559 (rates apply) or use our whistle-blowing channels by sending an SMS to +27 73 573 8075 (SMS rates apply) or emailing speakupAGA@ethics-line.com or use the internet at www.tip-offs.com