Service Crew

Reporting to: Supervisor - Underground Mining

Requisition ID: 27086

Contract type & Duration: Unspecified Time Contract

Department: Underground Mining

Number of Positions: One (01)

Purpose of the Role

To install underground services such as air lines, water lines, dewatering lines, secondary ventilation fans and vent ducting. Extend Jumbo and pump cables, firing lines and electrical cables. Install grout and tension cables. Working with both electrical submissible and mono pumps in underground.

Qualifications

• Have completed Trade Test Grade Level III in Mechanics, Electrical or Fitting or Ordinary Diploma in Mining, Geology, Mechanics & Electrical.
• Valid Tanzanian Driving License.

Experience

• 1-2 years of operational experience in UG Mining environment.
• Knowledgeable of Underground Mining practices/processes.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to be easily trainable/quick learner.
• Be physically and mentally fit and hard working.
• Have worked in any Open Pit Operations (added advantage)

Main or Key Accountabilities

Safety

• To Comply with all Underground Standard Operation Procedures related to the job.
• Damage and Safety Incidents reporting.
• Zero Harm and Hazard identification.
• Promptly using of Take 5 tool.

Installation of underground services – Air, water, and dewatering lines

• Install air droppers lifted at least 1.5m above the ground level.
• Hang and extend ventilation bags to at least 20m away from the face.

Installation of Secondary ventilation

• Install fan at correct location as per approved Ventilation Instructions.
• Hang and Extend ventilation bags to at least 20m away from the face.

Working with underground electrical submissible pumps

• Set the pump in the sump or in decline to pump out water.
• Hang and support the pump cable clear off the floor.
• Check that pump in the sumps are operational.

Cleaning of Mono Pumps

• Check drain valve if operational,
• Hosing with mine pressurized water in the mono tank,
• Cleaning steel step ladders and landing platform,
• Inspect all connection on the pipes and mono tank.

Installing, Grouting and Tensioning of Cable Bolts

• Prepare cables to a required length as per geotechnical recommendations.
• Safely transport and insert cables into the holes and seal hole collar.
• Prepare Cement grout mix and grout the cables/holes to standard.
• Perform general housekeeping after the work is completed.
• Apply Tension on the Cable bolt as per required Geotechnical standard.

Hanging and retrieving electrical cables

• Hang cables on the backs, suspended on the hooks and separated from services.
• Position cables and back-to-back connections to location where it cannot be damaged.
• Hang Jumbo trail cables on L-pins and install trail cable sign on the ground.
• Rolling inside an IT Basket when retrieving cables.

Underground Machineries

Train and able to operate Integrated Tool Carrier (I.T) to transport various items from laydown yard/s to underground stores, Underground Light vehicle and Articulated Dump Truck.

Technical Competencies Required

• Ability to drive in Mining environment.
• Blasting License (Supplementary)

Mode of Application

Please apply through our recruitment portal 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 “Service Crew.”

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 26th June 2025 at 5:30 PM

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.