{"id":1835,"date":"2025-07-07T12:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T12:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/job\/senior-drill-and-blast-engineer-at-bulyanhulu-gold-mine\/"},"modified":"2025-10-17T00:50:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T00:50:08","slug":"senior-drill-and-blast-engineer-at-bulyanhulu-gold-mine","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/?post_type=job_listing&p=1835","title":{"rendered":"Senior Drill and Blast Engineer at Bulyanhulu Gold Mine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>POSITION DESCRIPTION:<\/p>\n<p>Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a\u00a0Senior Drill and Blast Engineer to\u00a0join and grow our team.<\/p>\n<p>Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick\u2019s core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick\u2019s DNA by:<\/p>\n<p>Communicating\u00a0Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity<br \/>\nExhibiting a\u00a0Results-Driven\u00a0approach<br \/>\nDelivering solutions that are\u00a0Fit for Purpose<br \/>\nDedicating themselves to\u00a0Building a Sustainable Legacy<br \/>\nTaking\u00a0Responsibility and being Accountable<br \/>\nCommitting to\u00a0Zero Harm<br \/>\nCultivating strong and meaningful\u00a0Partnerships<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to contribute to our\u00a0world-class team while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.<br \/>\nReporting to:\u00a0Technical Service Superintendent\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<br \/>\nDuration: Permanent<br \/>\nRESPONSIBILITIES:<\/p>\n<p>Ensure that systems and programs in place promote employee compliance with operating standards and safe work procedures.<br \/>\nEffective management of Drill &amp; Blast activities at BGML and outside the mining area in accordance with Barrick safety, quality and environmental policies and standard procedures from operational point of view.<br \/>\nEffective management of the drill fleet to ensure a high level of efficiency and productivity is achieved.<br \/>\nParticipate in the development of work schedules to ensure Drill &amp; Blast activities and requirements are achieved within the desired work schedules and budgeted targets.<br \/>\nParticipate in the development, implementation and reporting of Drill &amp; Blast continuous improvement and KPI initiatives.<br \/>\nPreparation of drill plans and charge plans for long hole stopping operations at underground.<br \/>\nProgress tracking plans in line with schedule<br \/>\nMonitoring the quality of blasting and optimizing requirements for operational activities.<br \/>\nAssist with preparation of budgets and forecasts of explosives and drilling consumables<br \/>\nIdentify opportunities to optimize drill and blast activities that result in business improvements<br \/>\nMonitor and review long-hole drilling and stopes bogging performance<br \/>\nDevelopment and implementation of weekly drill and blast schedules to meet monthly targets<br \/>\nMonitor blast performance with particular emphasis on controlling of fragmentation, overbreaks and underbreaks.<br \/>\nProvide technical expertise and liaison with explosives supplier to resolve product quality issues and manage explosive product stock levels.<br \/>\nCollaborate to provide technical support to ensure Drill and Blast activities and plans are timely, reliable, and realistic.<br \/>\nEnsure there are proper allocations of the drill rigs by delivering the required results as per the existing budget.<br \/>\nCollaborate to provide technical analysis of drill and blast activities with the aim of improving optimization.<br \/>\nPrepare weekly and monthly Drilling and Blasting reports for EOM reporting to Mining Engineers for reconciliation.<br \/>\nEnsure that QA\/QC sheets are being done and recorded prior to the blasting activities.<br \/>\nProvide the Mining Manager with advice\/ initiatives that seek to reduce costs in drilling and blasting activities.<br \/>\nQualifications, Skills &amp; Experience Requirements (work experience, qualifications, specialist training, key skills, disposition)<\/p>\n<p>QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:<\/p>\n<p>Degree in Mining Engineering and must be registered as a mining or professional engineer.<br \/>\nHaving a valid blasting certificate<br \/>\nMine Overseers\/Captain Certificate of Competency or the equivalent will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n<p>EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:<\/p>\n<p>5 years of progressive underground experience in the mining industry including experience in large underground drilling and blasting activities<br \/>\nExperience in coordinating and managing a sizable drill fleet in tough working conditions<br \/>\nExperience as a Drill &amp; Blast coordinator in an underground environment<br \/>\nA tertiary qualification in related field is highly desirable<\/p>\n<p>SKILLS \/ KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:<\/p>\n<p>Understanding of basic Mines Health &amp; Safety Act<br \/>\nA good knowledge and recognition of building materials is essential.<br \/>\nA full driving license.<br \/>\nGood listener and team player.<br \/>\nMethodical, organized and able to work on own initiative.<br \/>\nThe ability to provide an effective courteous service.<br \/>\nA flexible approach to working arrangements.<br \/>\nGood command of written and spoken English communication skills<br \/>\nHazard Identification &amp; Risk Assessment<\/p>\n<p>What We Can Offer You:<\/p>\n<p>A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits.<br \/>\nThe ability to make a difference and lasting impact.<br \/>\nWork in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team<br \/>\nOpportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.<br \/>\nAccess to a variety of career opportunities across the organization<\/p>\n<p>Employment opportunities<br \/>\nWe are committed to a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.<br \/>\nThank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.<br \/>\nSharing is Caring! 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