Nafasi Za kazi April 2017 Migodini Job Opportunity at Ngwala Gold Mine For Heavy Equipment Operators

Job title: Heavy Equipment Operators

Department: Production and Operation

Reports to: Site supervisor

Work Station: Ngwala Gold Mine

Duration: Permanent

Starting Date: Immediately

Application Deadline: 12-04-2017

Purpose of the position

The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner.

Job categories:

S/no.	Vacancy	Ref. number	No./posts	Salary(TSH)
1	Truck Driver (Tipper)	TD721 – 038	25	350,000 – 450,000
2	Concrete mixer Operators	CM722- 040	3	350,000 – 450,000
3	Tool pushers (Rigs Driller)	RD723- 046	22	550,000 – 700,000
4	Wheel Loader Operators	WL724-060	6	500,000 – 600,000
5	Bulldozers Operators	BULL725-058	6	550,000 – 700,000
6	Roller Operators	ROLL726-O72	4	450,000 – 500,000
7	Dump Truck Operators	ADT727-075	42	450,000 – 500,000
8	Excavator Operators	EXC728-080	8	550,000 – 700,000
9	Backhoe JCB Operators	JCB729-090	4	450,000 – 500,000
10	Forklift Operators	FOR730-100	3	450,000 – 500,000
11	Motor graders Operators	GRA731-101	6	550,000 – 700,000

NB: Machine hours are excluded on the basic salary

Responsibilities

An experienced heavy equipment operator is required for Gold ore project at Ngwala Gold Mining (NGM) Songwe Region far away from shanta gold mining, north-west near Ngwala Prison. An experienced operator is required to operate heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.

Main Activities

· Operate all heavy equipment in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures

· Perform daily safety and maintenance checks

· Clean heavy equipment as scheduled and/or required

· Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored

· Advise the Foreman of any requirements for maintenance or repairs

· Participate in routine maintenance

· Practice workplace safety

· Attending daily, weekly, and monthly toolbox meeting

Required qualification/skills/knowledge

Qualifications

· Secondary school certificate/ vocational training/ college training in heavy equipment operation

· At least 2 years previous experience in mining and construction projects in a similar roles

· Please note, multi-skilled operators have an added advantageous.

· Valid driver’s license

Knowledge/ Skills

The incumbent must have proficient knowledge/skills in the following areas:

· Knowledge of truck and equipment safety

· Knowledge of operation of front end loaders, dozers, motor graders, rigs, crane, wheel loader, excavator, roller, truck and other pieces of heavy equipment

· Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage

· Knowledge of mining construction and maintenance techniques

· Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures

· Knowledge of record keeping system

· Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures

· Aptitude for mechanics and able to handle machinery

· Physically fit

· Willing to work in remote areas under difficult conditions

· Able to record details accurately

· Clean police record

· Be 18 years old (as it is a legal requirement on most mine and quarry sites)

· Have a drug and alcohol clearance

· Pass a medical examination.

Working Conditions

The role will be based on a 42/14 roster; applicants MUST have previous experience in operating heavy equipment machine and within a mining production environment to apply for these roles.

Applications requirements

The incumbents are invited to submit their resume (no cover letter or certificate is needed during application process), indicating their current location, types of machine they can operate, and 3 referees’, the position title in the subject line.

· Applications should be submitted online throughprojectsngwala@gmail.com

· The deadline of submission of applications is 12 April 2017

· Applicants must indicate their current location, and day time phone number on their resume. .

· Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and are required to come with their certificates, passport size, and valid driver’s license.