Job Overview/Summary
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is looking for well experienced Jumbo Operator Trainer – Expat to align to the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business and on a practical note will ensure activities in the mining department are effectively planned and undertaken in a safe and cost-effective manner to achieve targets in accordance with BGML Mining Safety Standards, Policies, and Procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform proper Pre- Inspection
- Tram equipment to designated area.
- Conduct equipment setup for drilling
- Face preparation and marking off.
- Installation of ground support – bolt, mesh, cable bolts
- Perform drilling activities.
- Identify uncoupled equipment and remove it from the workplace.
- Ensure all equipment is clean.
- To record and report drilling performance.
- Monitor and control drilling cycle and efficiencies.
- Ensure blasting holes are clean.
- To perform charging activities
- Assist with the training and skills development of trainees.
- Ensure that all incidents are reported and investigated in accordance with BARRICK requirements.
- To provide technical, practical, and field support in various working areas of the mine focusing on increasing work effectiveness and productivity while lowering cost through improved good operational practices.
Qualification/ Education
- Qualification in Mining or similar technical qualification that is supported by practical work experience in mining.
- Single boom and double boom certification
Knowledge & Skills
- Time management, scheduling, and planning.
- Hazard identification and Risk assessment
- Understand drilling techniques for both rehabilitation and face drilling.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve high-speed development (200m per month per jumbo)
- Candidate should have had exposure to automation within the underground environment.
Experience
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in operating single and double boom.
- Experience in operating machines in large underground mining operation
- Experience in best practice high-speed mechanized underground mining
- Previous trainer experience is a must and will be discussed with potential shortlist candidates as to their exposure.
Work Ethics/ Disposition
- Performing tasks under minimal supervision and monitoring
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Demonstrate high working ethics and conduct at all times.
- Committed and engaged employees who are enthusiastic and passionate about Barrick and carry the company DNA.