Engineer 3 - UG Drill & Blast
Job snapshot
Engineer 3 role at AngloGold Ashanti. The work centres on the database and application infrastructure that keeps core services running. The post is based in Geita Gold Mine Tanzania.
| Role | Engineer 3 |
|---|---|
| Employer | AngloGold Ashanti |
| Location | Geita Gold Mine Tanzania |
AngloGold Ashanti relies on core database platforms for day-to-day operations.
Role overview
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Key responsibilities
- Experience in supervision and coordination of mining works and personnel.
- Mentor Drill and Blast Engineers and Graduate or Junior Engineers, maintain contractor relationships, and support continuous improvement, budgeting and operational coordination when required.
- Employment typeFull Time.
- Reviewing, design and optimize stopes, drill designs and charge plans to meet site standards and support effective underground drill and blast performance.
- Maintaining safe working practices, meet statutory safety and environmental reporting requirements, participate in inspections and audits, and ensure compliance with Company and statutory standards.
- Preparing drilling and blasting schedules in consultation with mine planning and operations, and communicate issues affecting drilling, charging accuracy and blasting results.
- Strong safety orientation with the ability to identify and communicate safety, health and environmental issues.
- Ability to record and manage data and reports, ma.
- Experience working in a mechanized mine.
- Previous experience in Longhole Open Stoping and Transverse Stoping mining methods.
- DepartmentUG - Mining.
- Supporting reporting, rosters, drill and blast plans and schedules, while ensuring activities are completed in a timely, professional a.
- Key accountabilities.
- Jobconnect summary for an AngloGold Ashanti Tanzania mining vacancy.
- Role objective.
- AngloGold Ashanti has an open Tanzania vacancy for Engineer 3 - UG Drill & Blast Job Details.
- LocationGeita Gold Mine Tanzania.
- Leading stope closure activities, compile closure notes, provide stope notes and 3MS inputs, and prepare required production and technical reports.
- Experience in mine planning is an advantage.
- Knowledge of drill design assumptions, optimization and performance improvement.
- Role requirements.
- Focus: Provide technical support to underground production drill and blast operations and be responsible for technical services drill and blast functions.
- Knowledge & Skills High level of computer literacy with mining software like Aegis, Vulcan, Datamine and Deswik, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
- Submit your application only on the official AngloGold Ashanti careers portal. Jobconnect does not collect applications for this role.
- Position.
- Apply on AngloGold Ashanti careers.
- Monitoring drill stock availability, support explosive store inspections and stock reconciliation, and contribute to cost-effective and efficient drill and blast operations.
- Working knowledge of underground mining and haulage.
- Reviewing, design and optimize stopes, drill designs and charge plans to meet site standards and support effective underground drill and blast performance. Prepare drilling and blasting schedules in consultation with mine planning and operations, and communicate issues affecting drilling, charging accuracy and blasting results. Monitor drill stock availability, support explosive store inspections and stock reconciliation, and contribute to cost-effective and efficient drill and blast operations. Lead stope closure activities, compile closure notes, provide stope notes and 3MS inputs, and prepare required production and technical reports. Maintain safe working practices, meet statutory safety and environmental reporting requirements, participate in inspections and audits, and ensure compliance with Company and statutory standards. Mentor Drill and Blast Engineers and Graduate or Junior Engineers, maintain contractor relationships, and support continuous improvement, budgeting and operational coordination when required.
- Valid Driving License.
- Education & Qualification Degree in B.Sc. in Mining Engineering.
- Valid Blasting Certificates.
Requirements
- Experience 6+ years of experience in underground drill and blast and underground operations.
Key skills
- Safety & Compliance Auditing
- Financial Reconciliation
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Fleet & Vehicle Operation
How to apply
Apply through the AngloGold Ashanti careers portal for this Engineer 3.
Apply on the AngloGold Ashanti site
Common questions
- What role is open?
- AngloGold Ashanti is recruiting a Engineer 3.
- Where is the job based?
- The post is based in Geita Gold Mine Tanzania.
- How do I apply?
- Submit your application directly on the employer's official portal: Apply on the AngloGold Ashanti site
Jobconnect application guidance
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- Identify 2-3 requirements from the advert and make sure they are clearly visible in your CV, cover letter, or application message.
- Prepare a short application message that mentions the exact job title and why you fit the role.
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CV hints for this job
For Engineer 3 - UG Drill & Blast at AngloGold Ashanti, align your CV with the location and role context: Geita Gold Mine Tanzania.
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Refer to the letter heading above, I am writing to apply for the Engineer 3 position. After reviewing the advertised requirements, I believe my skills, experience, and commitment to professional results make me a strong candidate for this opportunity.
My background has prepared me to contribute effectively in work relevant to Engineer 3. I can bring relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work responsibly with teams, clients, and organizational priorities. In tailoring this application, I would highlight evidence related to Provide technical support to underground production drill and blast operations and be responsible for technical services drill and blast functions. Su.
I am especially interested in this role because it aligns with responsibilities such as Reviewing, design and optimize stopes, drill designs and charge plans to meet site standards and support effective underground drill and blast performance. Prepare drilli.... I am confident that my ability to learn quickly, communicate clearly, and deliver dependable work would support the goals of the organization.
I have attached my CV and supporting documents for your review. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my qualifications match this position.
Thank you for considering my application.
How to apply for this job
For Engineer 3, use the method in this advert.
- Apply on the official AngloGold Ashanti careers portal for this Tanzania vacancy
- Open the official application page: https://careers.anglogoldashanti.com/job/Geita-Engineer-3-UG-Drill-%26-Blast-Geit/1439028533.
- Create or log into your candidate account and complete the form for Engineer 3 - UG Drill & Blast.
- Upload your CV and the required documents, then submit. Apply as soon as possible.
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