Tradesperson 1 - Mechanic
TZ
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 Denver, USA. AGA has operations in more than ten countries across four continents. The mine is situated in the Lake Victoria Gold fields of Northwestern Tanzania, only about 120 km’s from Mwanza City and 20 km’s Southeast of the nearest point of Lake Victoria. The company has its main office and operations in Geita, only 5 Km’s west of the fast-growing town of Geita, and 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:
Position: Tradesperson 1 - Mechanic
Contract type & Duration: Unspecified Time Contract
Department: Engineering
Reporting to: Supervisor – LME Maintenance
Number of Positions: Four (04)
GGML is an equal opportunity employer.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To execute mechanical works safely and responsibly within LME (i.e., Preventive, Maintenance, Repairs, Breakdowns of LME mobile and stationary equipment. The role will be assigned to a specific section of LME which is light vehicle section and will be working under the immediate supervision of the light vehicle supervisor and the section Senior Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- VETA Trade Test Certificate Grade One/ Level Three in Mechanic or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Mechanical Engineering.
- Must have a valid Tanzania driving license.
EXPERIENCE:
- Must have at least 5 years of experience in maintenance of Light vehicles prefarably Toyota Land cruiser models, Mercedez Benz trucks, CAT telehandlers & forklifts, Terex mobile cranes, TADANO mobile cranes, Groove mobile cranes and able to work in Mining environment.
- Skills on the application of diagnostic tools for above equipments and software like DAIMLER and Toyota EPC will be an added advantage.
- Extensive experience in Troubleshooting, overhaul and maintaining diesel engines like BENZ, Perkins, Cummins, 1HZ, VDJ200, 1KD, 2KD, Mercedes Benz and others.
- Practical experience in overhaul of transmission Assy, Transfer Assy, rear and front differential carriers and steering gears for Toyota Land cruiser HZJ7# Series, Mercedez Benz trucks, Toyota Hilux, Toyota Fortuner, and Toyota Prado.
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Safety Health and Environment (HSE): Take responsibility of your own health and safety by:
- Observing all HSE Policies and Procedures relevant to the job in hand
- Mini risk assessment - continuously think about and plan job before commencement.
- Always use correct tooling.
- Utilize all necessary permits where required.
- Tag out and report any unsafe equipment immediately.
- Report all incidents immediately and participate in investigations and remediation activities.
- Remove all scrap or left-over materials immediately and ensure good housekeeping in area of responsibility.
- Taking care of your own personal protective equipment (PPE).
Maintenance Execution: Carry out all maintenance duties including:
- Repairs and maintenance of a wide range of mobile and stationery equipment collectively known as light mining equipment such as light trucks (Mercedes Benz trucks, MAN trucks etc) light vehicles, telehandlers, forklifts skid loaders, mobile cranes.
- Conduct mobile and stationery preventive and predictive maintenance schedules and programs.
- Routine inspection, maintenance, and repair of Light mobile equipment to ensure they are functioning correctly.
- Carrying out planned and unplanned (breakdowns etc.) maintenance tasks for light vehicles and light trucks in an accurate and timely manner.
- Troubleshooting faults and repairing equipment as needed.
- Be innovative by coming up and sharing new ideas of maintenance of various light mobile equipment’s.
- Adhere to all work procedures as established at your LME section and company in general. It is your responsibility to ensure you have read, understood, and signed the attendance for all communications and procedures communicated at LME.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Good communication skills.
- Demonstrate good commitment to deliver.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Good in Microsoft skills.
- Be able to read and understand maintenance manual book and keep daily logs /records.
- Knowledge of record keeping.
- Time management skills.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
- Please apply by clicking APPLY NOW button below.
- On the portal you will be required to upload your detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, e- mail and telephone contacts, names, and addresses of three referees. Please do not attach certificates that are not related to the qualifications stated above.
- You will also be required to upload a cover / application letter addressed to “Senior Manager Human Resources", Geita Gold Mining Ltd”. Subject should be “Tradesperson 1- Mechanic”.
- If you struggle to apply via the link provided, please head over to our website https://www.geitamine.com/en/people/ for a step-by-step guide on how to apply for jobs on our recruitment portal (SuccessFactors).
- You will be required to present original certificates if you are contacted for interviews.
- Internal Applicants (those currently employed by AngloGold Ashanti) must have their application letter endorsed by their Head of Department (HOD) or Manager once Removed (MoR).
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
- Applications should reach the above on or before 22nd November 2024 at 5:30 PM.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
BEWARE OF CONMEN! GGML does not receive money in exchange for a job position. Should you be asked for money in exchange for a job offer or suspect such activity, please report this immediately to our Security Department, Investigation Unit, by calling +255 28 216 01 40 Ext 1559 (rates apply) or use our whistle-blowing channels by sending an SMS to +27 73 573 8075 (SMS rates apply) or emailing speakupAGA@ethics-line.com or use the internet at www.tip-offs.com