GERERIC JUMBO OPERATORS | MINING CAREERS AT BARRICK LUMWANA, ZAMBIA

Category: Operator- Underground | Requisition number: 093464| Location: Lumwana Mine, Kalumbila Zambia. |Reporting to: Line Supervisor

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GERERIC JUMBO OPERATORS

Lumwana Mine, Solwezi, Zambia.

Reporting to: Line Supervisor

Lumwana Mining Company Limited (LMC), a copper mining company owned by Barrick Gold Corporation is situated in the North Western region of Zambia, some 300 km west of the Zambian Copperbelt and 95 km south west of the provincial capital of Solwezi. The mine is a multi-pit, multi staged operation mining approximately 100MT of ore and waste per annum and producing copper concentrates containing an average of 120,000 tonnes of copper metal per year over a twenty (20) year mine life, making Lumwana the largest single open cut copper mine in Africa. The Company is now looking to recruit highly committed employees for the position of Generic Jumbo Operators to join Underground Production teams in other Barrick sites in Africa.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Line Supervisor you will be responsible to operate Jumbo drilling rigs for mine development and install ground support according to quality specifications safely, efficiently and minimization of secondary breakage and over break and correct installation of ground support systems in accordance with geotechnical plans. 

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned tasks within the guidelines of Company Standard Operating Procedures as well as other assigned tasks within the range of competencies
• Mark up faces in accordance with geological, statutory and survey specification.
• Install all ground support and drill cable bolt hole, decline etc.
• Work without supervision to lead and complete technical activities for the department and ensure   accurate and timely completion of activities.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, confidentiality and environmental policies.
• Responsible for conducting and reporting results while maintaining accurate and detailed records and or plods.
• Prepare communication materials, manuals and other written materials related to technical issues, programs or systems.
• Responds to complex technical problems, making decisions that are guided by policies.
• Prioritizes and schedules work that are requested by the department.
• May be responsible for the inspection and replacement of company tools.
• Provides informal mentoring and learning to colleagues with less experience to enhance their technical knowledge and skill sets.Experience & Qualifications 
• College or technical training equivalent to 2 years of study.
• 08 – 10 years of experience as a Jumbo Trainer/ Operator
• Ability to read and understand designed ground support plans.
• Basic electrical and mechanical knowledge of jumbo rigs.
• Must demonstrate good oral / written communication skills in English.
• Team Player and result oriented.
• Mines Health & Safety Act Awareness.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with Twin Boom Jumbos.
• Proven previous experience in Underground Mining.
• Previous supervisory/Trainer experience.
• Understanding of basic Underground Mines Health & Safety Act.
• Knowledge on Underground Mining operations.
• Ability to work autonomously/independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to act and operate as part of a team and possess a “can do” attitude that will motivate the crew to action company directives, regardless of personal opinion.
• Good time management skills and the ability to complete tasks in a safe, timely and professional fashion.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Good analytical and organizational skills.