Underground Charge Up Operator

Geita Gold Mine, Geita

Position purpose:

This position is responsible for carrying out charging of Jumbo development rounds, stripping rounds and longhole stopes in a safe and efficient manner.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use of a variety of explosives and initiating systems, depending on drill pattern, rock type and hole dimension;
• Handle and transport explosive material in a safe manner according to procedures;
• Charge up holes, down-holes and development drives;
• Charge Up and fire stope blasts according to blast plan;
• Ensure working area is safe for personnel and equipment to perform duties;
• Liaise with Geologists, Engineers and Shift Supervisors to optimize blast designs;
• Prepping Stope Blast Holes and produce and accurate Stope Prep plan;
• Full understanding of Charge Plans and charge Stopes according to plan;
• Have good communication and written skills.

Essential Requirements:

• 5 years Experience in Production Charging;
• Experience with i-kon Charging and Logging;
• Experience Charging with both Emulsion and Anfo;
• Understanding and ability to conduct Density testing of Emulsion.
• Experience in operating a Normet Charmec LC605 charging unit;
• Sound mechanical knowledge of both the Normet and Hypercharge Unit;
• Valid Tanzanian Driver’s License;
• Tanzanian Blast Certificate
• A recent Tanzanian police clearance certificate.
• Flexible and willingness to assist with varied tasks and responsibilities;
• Previously employed in an underground Charge-Up role;
• A strong focus toward safety and hazard identification

If you have the necessary skills, drive and experience to be an asset to AUMS Operations Team, we welcome your interest and encourage you to apply.