Diamond Drill Foreman Tanzania

African Barrick Gold’s Bulyanhulu Gold Mine seeks to employ an experienced Diamond Drill Foreman. The incumbent will report to the Chief Geologist and will provide leadership and technical expertise to ensure that Diamond Drilling operations efficiently produce quality core to maximize the geological information needed for interpretations and decision making by the Geology & Technical Departments.

KEY RESULT AREAS/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provide leadership to ensure that all diamond drill personnel adhere to safety standards that exceed industry practice and any applicable legislative provisions.
• Achievement of agreed targets for the department in terms of:
o Adherence to 5 point safety system.
o Minimum core loss
o Maximum drill efficiencies & productivity
o Maximum availability of machines
o Set-up of rigs within accuracy standards
o 100% completion of scheduled down hole surveys
o Tidy presentation of core
o Complete & accurate reporting
• Ensure new drill sites are supported to standard, have proper drainage & sites are free of trip hazards
• Manage rig moves to new sites ensuring they are carried out safely & efficiently – liaise with the relevant departments to ensure that all resources are arranged and provided for in advance to reduce down time.
• Manage preventative maintenance of diamond drill machines to maximize availability.
• Ensure efficient management of drilling & machine cooling water at drill sites
• Maintain a thorough inventory of critical drilling consumables & machine parts at the surface workshop and immediately follow up shortages
• Provide training, coaching and standards guidance to personnel to ensure they achieve full competency & productivity levels in specific job positions
• Manage contractors and the practical aspects of short term surface drilling programs as required.

PROFESSIONAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Education Requirements:
• Secondary school certificate, plus a trade or similar certificate.

Experience Requirements:
• Minimum 10 years Diamond Drilling, underground and surface.
• Minimum 2 years Diamond Drill Supervisory/ large drill program management experience.
• Efficient drilling techniques – including a sound knowledge of semi-directional drilling techniques
• Able to work & maintain varied mechanical equipment.
• Able to maintain accurate records.
• Clear and concise communicator – both written & verbally

Job

Drilling

Primary Location

Tanzania-Shinyanga Region-Bulyanhulu Gold Mine