Technician Jobs at Tanzania Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics Services Agency (TEMESA), TPC Ltd and Geita Gold Mining Ltd (GGML)

JOB DETAILS:
Duties and responsibilities
• To carry out minor and major electrical repairs of vehicles and machinery;
• Investigating and identifying problems with electrical and electronic systems in cars/machines and solving them;
• To carry out maintenance of electrical/electronic devices on cars/machines;
• To ensure the safety of employees and assets during all work;
• Storing and taking care of the equipment he works on;
• Cleaning the work area and its environment;
• To do the work assigned to him by his Head of work.

Qualification and experience
• He should have a fourth-grade education in science studies and have completed a one-year study in the field of Automotive Electrical Engineering from technical colleges recognized by the Government; or
• He should have a fourth-grade education with a technical test certificate stage II from a technical college recognized by the Government in the field of Automotive Electricity;
• Be able and experienced in using machines for the diagnosis of car diseases in the area of car electricity.


JOB DETAILS:
Duties and responsibilities
• Doing minor and major repairs of cars and machinery;
• To ensure the safety of employees and assets during all work;
• Storing and taking care of the equipment he works on;
• Ensuring the garage equipment and its surroundings are clean at all times;
• Investigating, identifying and fixing vehicle problems;
• To do the work assigned to him by his Head of work.

Qualification and experience
• Have a fourth form education in science subjects and have completed one year studies in the field of Automotive/Mechanical engineering from technical colleges recognized by the Government; or
• Have a fourth-grade education with a technical test certificate stage II from a technical college recognized by the Government in the field of Cars/Mechanics; and

• He should have the ability and experience to use machines for the diagnosis of car diseases in the car area


JOB DETAILS:
Core Job Description:
• Diagnose, technical complex problems and perform repairs of components and systems on Heavy vehicle, earth moving, tractors and Agricultural equipment

Key Accountabilities
• Able to identify and list spare parts that are required for the repairs in a spare part catalogue.
• Read & understanding equipment operating & repair manuals and execute the works as per manufacturer’s instructions.
• Understanding the hydraulic & electrical schematics, able to diagnose a problem and perform the repairs.
• Perform scheduled & preventive maintenance / repairs as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Diagnose and identify malfunctions, using a computer & other diagnostic tools.
• Fully understanding equipment “system operation” such as power train, engine, transmission, hydraulics, brakes, electrics, and monitoring systems.
• Overhaul and test major components and systems abovementioned.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment accessories and components.
• Properly record and report the details of the job that has been performed to his foreman or supervisor.
• Will be requested as and when required to coach, guide & train mechanics.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.

Core Competencies:
The position holder shall be required to perform the above duties on the following types of equipment:
• Articulated and rigid heavy Tractors above 120HP.
• Earth-moving equipment such as Graders, Crawlers, Excavators, Wheel Loaders and Generators.
• Cane Harvesters and Mobile Cranes.

Personal Specifications
• Degree or Diploma holder in Mechanical, Agro Mechanical Engineering. Or a combination of relevant academic qualifications/Certificate in Mechanical, electrical, Heavy vehicle, Agro Mechanical Engineering. At least 10 years working experience on Heavy Vehicle, earth moving or Tractors as a mechanic + 3 to 5 years’ experience working as a Technician on the above type of equipment. Working experiences in industries such as mining, sugar production, tractor, heavy & earth moving equipment dealers recommendable.


JOB DETAILS:
2 Specialists - Tele Remote Operator

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Specialist - Tele Remote Operator 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 - preferred
• RCT Level 1 training certificate of completion will be an added advantage
• A formal qualification (Diploma/certificate) in Mining Engineering will be an advantage

EXPERIENCE:
• Extensive experience (10+ years) working in a mechanized underground mining 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 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 remote loading level plan and not otherwise.
• 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 ensuring it is left acceptable 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 SWICs before carrying out any task.
• Carry out standard workplace inspection practices and procedures.
• Complete shift plod and carrying out cross-shift handovers at the end of each shift.
• Ensure tele-remote PC is kept clean and locked when not in use and parked in designated parking area.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate skills transfer / on the job training / coaching.
• Knowledge of various training / coaching evaluation methods and performance monitoring
• He must also demonstrate strong work ethics, an ability to communicate courteously with co-workers.
• First Aid knowledge.
• Be physically and mentally fit and hard working
• Must have good written and oral communication skills in English Language.
• Excellent hand/eye co-ordination.
• Ability to maintain high standards of housekeeping within the mine.
• Ability to recognize potential mining hazards and risks.
• Ability to listen and take instructions and work in a team.


JOB DETAILS:
Specialist – Underground Mine Planning

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The purpose of the role is to support, develop and train an effective local team capable of delivering industry leading practices within an underground mine environment, particularly underground mine planning activities. The primary objective of the UG Planning Specialist is to assist in the development a robust life-of-mine (LOM) plan for the Geita Gold Mine (GGM) that delivers on the strategic and business needs of the company and is consistent with Company’s Vision and Values. When analyzing the mine plan, it is expected that the UG Planning Specialist will draw on a background of mining experience to not only consider the operational constraints but also the mine planning systems employed, as well as the importance of documented standards, clear processes and logical workflows across all planning horizons.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• BEng Mining / Engineering Degree or equivalent.
• GGML is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.


EXPERIENCE:
• 8 years operational experience in an Underground mine
• Experience working in an UG mine utilizing mechanized mining and long hole open stoping (Transverse and Longitudinal)
• Experience with backfill will be highly regarded
• High skill level with UG mine planning and design software

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Training & Skills Transfer
• Provide technical and leadership mentorship to mine planning staff
• Identify and develop emerging talents within a multi-discipline team.
• Build and lead the mining planning teams and assist in the development of local mining engineers.
• Provide specialist support in key processes and systems to drive the best performance from all team members.
• Analyse and identify key skills & knowledge required by all team members in order to carry out their roles effectively and safely.
Safety & Environment
• Execute AGA Safety practices required for the task.
• Identify, understand and address safety hazards and risks related to the task.
• Support critical control champions in completing the quarterly evaluations and promoting the program
• Rectify hazards and potential risks in the immediate environment
• Participate in incident investigations and provide feedback regarding the agreed corrective actions
• Contribute to the close out of outstanding corrective actions
• Actively engage in Safety and PSI meetings
• Determine what could go wrong and what needs to be done to work safely before starting a task and help others to work safely.
• Continually look for new hazards in the workplace and report them to Supervisor.
• Demonstrate work behaviors consistent with the company Safety Vision & Values and work within prescribed boundaries.
• Promptly report all injuries, illnesses and incidents.
• Suggest ways of improving Safety performance within Mining Technical department.
• Speak up if he/she thinks that the task cannot be done safely and courage to talk to Supervisor he/she thinks of being unable to work at his/her best.
• Establish and maintain processes to ensure that all environmental risks and emerging issues are identified, and mitigation plans to put in place.
Technical / Production
• Contribute towards the development of mine planning systems at GGM, as well as the ongoing maintenance of existing systems.
• Create standards / procedures / guidelines for all tasks carried out by the planning department and ensure they are document controlled.
• Maintain and review all existing standards / procedures / guidelines for the planning department.
• Champion the adoption of improved approaches, technologies and tools
• Work closely with the Corporate Strategic Planning Group to ensure the life-of-mine plan follows the corporate strategic objectives for the business.
• Work cross-functionally with operations and planning, as well as with site and regional leadership teams to develop, implement and continually improve the long-term mine plan.
• Fully understand the operational and technical constraints for the operation, as well as how these relate to the fixed and variable mining costs and their drivers.
• Use highly developed mine design, planning and scheduling skills; in addition to demonstrating a sound knowledge of resource geology, geotechnical engineering, hydrology and ventilation; and financial analysis in order to support the above.
• Assemble the results of analyses into presentations and reports suitable for supporting decision making by senior managers that may be of substantial importance to the company. Where necessary back up this work in discussions, forums and reviews, displaying a robust understanding of the work
• Work with the Infrastructure department to ensure that utilities are considered in detail, and are scheduled and costed accordingly (ventilation, water, power, communications etc.).
• Provide input to the Corporate Strategic Planning Group, and help guide the corporate strategies for the operation, ensuring the value of the underground orebody is maximised through operational efficiencies and consideration of innovative equipment, technology and work methods.
• Ensure the integrated plan aligns with the life-of-mine plan, with respect to achieving the corporate strategic objectives for the business
• Liaise with the Production team, to ensure that the integrated mine plan follows the objectives of the long-term plan in the 0-24-month (budget) planning horizon.
• Similarly, ensure that any significant changes that are required to be made to the integrated plan are evaluated against the long-term plan and validated prior to execution.
Cost Management & Continuous Improvement
• Support Operational Excellence initiatives, helping to drive value creation within the Mine Planning Department.
• Motivate and inspire planning engineers, creating a culture of continuous improvement.
• Actively look for improvement opportunities and participate in improvement projects.
• Implement and support OE800 initiatives.
• Identify areas for improvement in operational blueprints (systems, processes, procedures & tasks) to ensure adherence to plan, reduce variation and maximize cost effective utilization
• Interpret data to initiate and drive the operational improvements as required.
• Use cost-benefit thinking to set priorities and identify cost-effective approaches.
• Actively look for ways to manage costs without impacting on planned outcomes using the OE approach.
• Provide support in generating annual mine budget that link into ore reserve calculations.
• Generate innovative solutions, which continuously improve the performance of existing assets, products, services or processes.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Worked in highly mechanised Underground operations.
• High level of competence and experience in a range of mine software applications, including mine and financial cost models; Datamine and EPS essential.
• Broad range of leadership and technical skills relevant to large scale bulk and semi selective underground mining
• Sound understanding of the mining value and risk drivers in the business unit
• Experience in mine planning, underground drill and blast, backfill and underground mine ventilation
• Proactive work ethic with strong analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills, to effectively convey the implications of business evaluation and decisions
• Strong technical writing, group presentation and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate behaviours consistent with AngloGold values.
• Proactive work ethic with strong analytical skills
• Good oral and written communication skills, to effectively convey the implications of business evaluation and decisions
• Strong technical writing, group presentation and interpersonal skills
• The ability and willingness to train and develop team members