Technician Jobs at Shanta Mining Company Limited

JOB DETAILS:
Context and purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is to undertake routine managing ore movement at Pit/Underground to ROM and assist in the undertaking field support work within ore movement areas. Ensure timely and quality implementation of assigned field support tasks based on the available systems and resources for smooth mining operation.

Accountabilities & authorities of the role
The following are the accountabilities and authorities for this role:
• Undertake utilizing the existing technical systems and resources, implementation of field support tasks assigned by Geologist/Senior Geology technicians as part of maximizing resource mining and minimizing geotechnical risks arising from mining.
• Supervision of ore mining and handling process. Ensure that ore mining and marking process meets the required standards and that conditions that could result in unsafe working conditions below the high walls or underground faces are addressed before mining proceeds to the lower benches or face sampling at underground environment.
• Maintain and Monitoring of Geological Data, assisting the Geologist/Senior Geology Geotechnician to timely undertakes grade control process. Ongoing inspection of mining operations and ore movement to ensure standard and procedure are followed

Required skilled knowledge
Qualification:
• Certificate in Mineral Deposits or FTC or Diploma in a Geology related field i.e. Mineral Resources Technology from Madini Institute or any other recognized tertiary Institute or Certificate of Secondary School (0-Level / A-Level) with not less than 7 years mining experience and assessed to be capable for the work.

Experience:
• Some exposure to mining preferably in a Geology or Geotechnical related field is essential.

Must have knowledge of:
• Grade control processes and sample correction technics


JOB DETAILS:

SCOPE OF ROLE

CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The crane operator’s role is to operate mobile or stationary cranes to lift, move, align, position, or reposition loads. The job entails safe positioning of cranage equipment, lifting levers and pushing buttons to ensure the safe conveyance of materials and equipment around a construction, mining, or industrial site.
In performing these duties, you are required to operate cranes in compliance with safe crane operational procedures and keep active communication with ground crew/rigger via hand signals or radio where visibility is compromised.

ACCOUNTABILITIES & AUTHORITIES OF THE ROLE
• Must be certified to operate crane as per legal requirements.
• Perform operational tasks of the crane by moving levers, depress buttons, and foot pedals to operate and control the speed/direction of crane movement.
• Conduct inspection of crane mechanism and lifting components to ensure parts are in working order.
• Conduct inspection of lifting equipment and lifting tackle.
• Liaise with riggers or assistants who provide direct assistance through radio communication or hand signals.
• Inspect ropes, cables and grappling assembly to identify wear and facilitate replacement.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain the moving parts of a crane such as the ropes, cables, pulley, or grappling mechanisms.
• Load or unload shipment of heavy-duty machinery or material from trucks.
• Review work orders and schedules to determine sequence of operations.
• Inspect bundles or shipment to ensure conformance to company regulations.
• Signal and direct truck drivers to properly back vehicles into loading or unloading bay.
• Move, lift, and position equipment, machinery, or heavy materials with the aid of hook or bucket.
• Provide report of work operations by completing relevant paperwork.
• Direct riggers and assistants in placement of blocks and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy materials.
• Move levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis or raise or lower crane boom/load line.
• Work within set standards of accuracy and precision.
• Conduct risks assessments and inspection of work areas as per company guidelines and engineering standards.
• Maintain an up-to date register of all lifting equipment and tackle.

REQUIRED SKILLED KNOWLEDGE

Qualification:
• Form (IV) certificate
• Cranage & Rigging training Certificate from recognized institution
• Valid Tanzanian Driving License on heavy duty machines


Experience:
• 3 or more years’ experience working as Crane operator on above 30T Crane in either link belt, rough terrain, or truck crane.
• Experience /Knowledge on operation other mobile machine the like of TH, Manlift, Cherry picker, Forklift, Bobcat will be added advantage
• Good written and verbal English language skills are essential.
• Experience with mining environment would be advantageous