Engineer 1- Drill &Blast

AngloGold Ashanti (“AGA”), a leading global mining company, boasts a vibrant and inviting culture that beckons new individuals to join its ranks. Embracing diversity and inclusion, the company fosters an environment where every employee is valued and celebrated for their unique perspectives and contributions. Collaboration and teamwork are at the core of their culture, promoting a sense of unity and shared goals amongst employees. Additionally, AngloGold Ashanti prioritizes employee growth and development, offering ample opportunities for career advancement and professional enrichment. 

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 South Africa, with operations in more than ten countries, in four continents. The mine is situated in the Lake Victoria Gold fields of Northwestern Tanzania, only about 85 km’s from Mwanza City and 20 km’s Southeast of the nearest point of Lake Victoria. The company has its head office in Geita, only 5 Km’s west of the fast-growing town of Geita, and also 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:

OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE

The purpose of the role is to design, plan, and optimize drilling and blasting operations within an open-pit mining environment to ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective fragmentation of rock. By applying technical expertise to create precise blast patterns and timing sequences, the engineer ensures that fragmented material meets the required specifications for loading, hauling, and crushing equipment while maintaining the structural integrity of the pit walls. The role is responsible for mitigating operational risks such as vibration, air blast, and fly rock to ensure full compliance with safety regulations and environmental standards.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design drill and blast pattern as per approved standards
• Monitor and report compliance to Drill and Blast Standards
• Monitor and review Blast data from production drilling, bulk explosive loading, and blasting
• Coordination and review of QA/QC, including use, blast vibration monitoring, fragmentation analysis, video camera, ability to dig material, dilution and ore loss from blasting.
• Initiate and involve in drill and blast projects
• End of the month calculation and provide drill and blast data as required to other departments.
• Monitor powder factors, bulk explosives and consumables usage against budget
• Assist with incident investigations involving explosive usage including misfires, fly rock and excessive blast vibrations
• Ability to apply safety and health policies and procedures in the workplace
• Ability to conduct drill and blast cost planning as well as reconciliation of performance against plans

• ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in mining engineering
• Valid blasting certificate is a Must
• Ability to drive a manual light vehicle (LV) with a valid Tanzania driving license (an added advantage)

Experience, Knowledge and Skills

• At least THREE (3) year in a large open mining operation/ environment.
• Be proficient in the use of specialized drill and blasting software (Vulcan)Shotplus design software,
• Blast IQ Skills.
• Demonstrate knowledge of explosive handling, storage and regulations.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of blasting techniques

BENEFITS SUMMARY

• AngloGold Ashanti offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being.
• Medical insurance, employee assistance programmes, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Company-supported pension or provident fund contributions.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and public holidays in line with company policy.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants should view the full advert details on the company’s career page below and submit applications, with a detailed CV, online via

www.anglogoldashanti.com/company/careers

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