Position:                                            Geotechnical Engineer

Contract type & Duration:                 Unspecified Time Contract

Reporting to:                                     Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Number of Positions:                        One (01)

Location:                                           Dodoma

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

It is a full time role with roster-based travel to the company’s exploration projects across Tanzania. The role holder will provide a comprehensive support service for field exploration programs, addressing logistical and service-related issues through their gained experience. Focuses time and energy on tasks with a targeted completion time of 1 day up to 3 months.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) or Master of Science in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Medically fit to work in remote locations with limited medical facilities.
• Must have a valid Tanzanian driving license.
• Must have the ability to drive manual transmission Light vehicles.
• Geita Greenfields Mineral Exploration Limited is an equal opportunity employer: Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant exploration experience in the mining industry. Greenfields exploration experience will be an added advantage.
• Excellent Technical know-how on Drill core processing, AC and RC pick-up.
• Excellent knowledge on Site rehabilitation.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND OUTPUT:

1. Safety

• Demonstrate and encourage a proactive safety culture within the team and the organisation.
• Ensure rapid and effective communication of any significant incidents to your manager.
• Implement and enforce Greenfields’ protocols and procedures to safely manage all operations.
• Monitor and recommend improvements to enhance the effectiveness of the safety management system and requisite behaviours and practices.
• Identify safety risks and resolve emerging issues, escalating issues and safety risks that impact other areas.
• Ensure appropriate resources are applied to achieve safety objectives.
• Model behaviour consistent with the AGA Safety Vision, Values and Procedures.
• Monitor the performance of staff, contractors, and consultants to ensure activities comply with vision, values, and standards. Take appropriate action to address the issues identified.
• Support the implementation of the Major Hazard Control Standard to ensure critical controls are implemented, maintained, and monitored as required.
• Ensure relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed when undertaking routine work and Take5s are completed before undertaking non-routine activities.
• Participate in Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs) when requested.

2. Leadership and Communication

• Monitor performance of self and peers to ensure activities comply with vision, values, standards, and procedures. Report any issues identified.
• Support the Exploration Supervisor to ensure efficient and prompt communication of any changes, issues, or other areas of interest relevant to reporting or support groups.
• Promote effective team communication to maximise team efficiency and effectiveness.
• Proactively develop and maintain good relations with communities:
• Recognise the stakeholders (internal and external) who are impacted by their work.
• Seek advice regarding engagement with stakeholders.
• Foster a positive team environment.

3. Planning and Supervision

• Assist with implementing systems, processes and procedures required to achieve efficiency and effectiveness of the exploration team.
• Maintain open 2-way communication for continual improvement of processes and procedures.
• Look for ways to optimise processes and procedures.
• To provide on-ground support to the exploration team through:

• Preparation for field sampling and drill programs.
• Collection and submission of samples.
• Minimise wastage.
• Installation and provisioning of suitable camp facilities when required.

• Ensure all exploration activities/tasks are conducted according to the requirements of the relevant work programme or as requested by the appropriate manager.
• Actively participate in daily pre-start meetings and perform Take 5’s before undertaking new or changed tasks.
• Fill requirements to support drilling operations.
• Consider safety, environment and cultural heritage while undertaking duties.
• Ensure that the work program is understood before starting work.
• Ensure that the necessary skills, knowledge, and training to complete allocated tasks have been acquired.
• Ensure safe and adequate field facilities and supplies.
• Establish, maintain and re-supply remote operations to a standard that ensures acceptable levels of safety, hygiene, comfort, and pollution prevention.
• Monitor stock of all exploration programmes, including water, fuel, food supplies and other consumables.
• Ensure all exploration field activities are managed in a cost-efficient manner.
• Conduct or participate in emergency response drills and training.

4.  Corporate Governance

• Ensure the team maintains the required permits, certifications, and licenses to perform their role.
• Continually reinforce the requirement to conduct activities in accordance with stated values, policies & procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Adhere to cost budget control requirements.
• Ensure you and your team comply with all legal and statutory requirements applicable to the role, including:

1. Health, Safety, Environmental and Community legislation and regulations.
2. United States Sarbanes Oxley Act, 2002 (as applicable).

• Comply with all applicable AGA policies and procedures.
• At all times, act in accordance with AGA’s Values.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Good awareness and ability to manage workplace safety, health, and environmental requirements.
• High degree of organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to report and present technical and administrative results and issues.