Job Description: Drilling Rig Mechanic

POSITION OVERVIEW

 Drilling Rig Mechanic and Auto Electrician

Department: Open Pit Mining

Reporting to: Supervisor – Maintenance

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To do mining equipment maintenance i.e. Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, and Breakdown work. Should do as much as possible to have much of the planned task and minimize breakdown work which is very possible by doing proper and effective inspection during the daily routine inspection as scheduled and recording defects for planning maintenance and other  work purposes which will lead to having right schedule time for the tasks during the planning meeting.

Maintain safety standards throughout before, during and after completion of the task executions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma/Full Technician in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or above.
• VETA trade test certificate Grade one in Mechanical/Automotive.
• VETA level three in Mechanical
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 5 – 8 years’ experience working Mining industry and must possess the following.
• Working experience with different models of mining Rigs i.e. Sandvik DP 1100, HFGA 44, and other drill rig machines.
• Proven experience in troubleshooting all the machines above.
• Knowledge of basic Drilling Rig Auto Electrical.

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Doing effective Mechanical inspection on the equipment during preventive and routine daily inspection as per work package.
• Self-driving on attending equipment breakdowns at the field.
• Do your best to make sure that break down are minimized and do much of the planned works.
• Maintain safety standards and be brother’s keeper in the team.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated and self-disciplined.
• Avoid been conflicts creator within the team.
• Have honest communication within the team and to all cross functional departments.
• Maintain good housekeeping all the time.
• Repair equipment and completion of the report to his/her supervisor.
• Execute all assigned tasks on time.
• Demonstrate Work behaviors consistent with the company values and work within prescribed boundaries, including required behaviors, company policies, standards, procedures, and legislation requirements.
• Meet work delivery deadlines to minimize the demand for purpose without exceeding the required date for work completion.
• Engage with the work execution team to contribute to planning details from those expected to do the work.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering will be an added advantage
• Skilled in mechanical related jobs.
• Competent in Drilling Rig equipment.
• Computer literacy is a must.
• Understanding the Drilling Rig system of operation works.
• Understand safety mechanical & electrical devices installed on the machine for keeping equipment healthy.
• Empower co-worker to the best of their knowledge/Skill.
• Sound knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental issues.
• Must be physically and mentally fit and hard working.
• Must work under minimal Supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Be able to read and understand the maintenance manual book.
• Good communication skills both in English and Swahili.
• Must have a valid Tanzania driving license and driving competency.

Application Deadline: July 11, 2025
Apply To: [email protected]