Technician 3, Exploration

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

• Support geologists with proper cutting, marking and orientation of drill cores and conduct basic to intermediate geological logging.
• Provide technical input into interpretation and planning within the designed work scope.
• Countercheck and validate geotechnical data from drill cores before import to the geological database.
• Provide leadership support at the Core Shed to ensure teams achieve daily targets as planned.
• Report to the Senior Supervisor – Core Shed.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Organise and conduct pre-start meetings and toolbox talks at the workplace.
• Lead the team to ensure implementation of and compliance with HSE standards and procedures.
• Drive implementation of departmental KPIs by encouraging hazard identification and conducting CCVs as required.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee intermediate to advanced shift activities at the main core yard, ensuring adherence to SOPs, data QA/QC and safety in challenging conditions.
• Perform basic to intermediate lithological, structural and geotechnical logging of drill cores and prepare preliminary geological sketches to support timely interpretation and modelling.
• Double-check and validate the quality of core cutting, core marking and orientation marks on drill cores and notify the geologist/Senior Core Shed Supervisor on required actions.
• Validate and ensure data capture into the database is up to date and to the required quality.
• Ensure samples are collected, labelled and properly handed over to the Resource Evaluation team for laboratory submission.
• Provide coaching and on-the-job training to Technician 1 and 2 to build and maintain a capable technical team.
• Assist the Core Shed Supervisor in leading Core Shed shift teams.
• Identify data quality gaps or process inefficiencies; design and implement practical improvements; assist in developing or updating SOPs in support of the Senior Supervisor – Core Yard.
• Be ready to undertake geological field activities when required, including drilling, geological mapping, geophysical and geochemical surveys.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Education & Qualification

• Diploma in Geology or Geoscience related fields.
• Secondary School Certificate with extensive relevant experience.

Experience

• Extensive experience handling drilling samples, basic to intermediate geological and geotechnical logging of drill cores, cutting and marking for Secondary School Certificate holders.
• Over 5 years of working experience for Diploma holders.
• More than 10 years of working experience in exploration drilling environments, geotechnical logging and sampling for Secondary School Certificate holders.

Knowledge & Skills

• Computer literacy in MS Excel and MS Word.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Good experience in exploration drilling operations, geotechnical logging, sampling and basic geological interpretation.
• Strong QA/QC and data reconciliation skills.
• Good understanding of and strong commitment to HSE practices and operational standards.
• Driving experience with a valid Tanzanian driving license.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Able to coordinate and lead smaller teams at the workplace.
• Tanzanian Citizen.

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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