5 New Various Jobs at Fema Mining & Drilling Ltd April 2025

Driller (3 Positions)
Driller (3 Positions) at Fema Mining and Drilling Limited April 2025
Driller (3 Positions)
Applications
are invited from ambitious, energetic and performance driven
individuals to fill in vacant position(s) mentioned below:
Position: DRILLER x 2
Contract type & Duration: One (1) year fixed term contract
Department: Open Pit Mining
Reporting to: Supervisor – Mining Number of Positions: 3

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• Selected
  candidates will first go through a practical training and assessment
  programme before they are considered for a role as an Operator, subject
  to qualifying as a competent operator.
• Mining Operator role is
  responsible for operating an equipment for the purpose of mining
  operations, to perform preventative and general inspection on equipment,
  delivering work to plan and ensuring safety processes and practices are
  followed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum certificate of Secondary School Education (CSEE) will add advantage.
• A valid Tanzania Driver’s license class B & D or higher EXPERIENCE:
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of production drilling machines 5+ years);
• experience of insert as applicable e.g. Pantera1100. Down the Hole and Top Hammers Drills
• Experience operating large rotary drills and hammer/percussion drills;
• Ability to safely work day and night shifts on a rotational basis;
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written;
• Proven commitment to Safety, Health and Environmental standards; and
• Experience working at a remote mining site and in a cross-cultural work environment
• Experience in mining industry, preferably with operations and open pit.
• Heavy equipment certificate;
• Be physically and mentally fit to operate a heavy mining equipment.
• Selected candidates must be able to pass a ‘site test’ before they are appointed as trainees.
• Appointment also subject to thorough medical check-up by authorized medical practitioner.
• Operator certificate including final assessment from well and known technical training’s schools.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• All applicants must have NIDA ID or Number and TIN Number from the Tanzania Revenue Authority.
• All applicants must have Introduction Letter from local Government Authority as well as letter from his / her two referees.

MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Adhere to all training instructions from qualified equipment trainers and supervisors.
• Operate Drilling equipment in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Take
  reasonable care to protect his or her health and safety, and that of
  other persons who may be affected by any act or omission thereof during
  performance of duty.
• Be proactive in all aspects of operational safety and work as team member within the mining department.
• Perform safety pre-start checks on equipment.
• Report faults in equipment timeously to supervisor.
• Comply with standard Operating Procedures and working Practices.
• Always adhere to lawful production instructions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Good team player.
• Fluency in Kiswahili or English or both.
• Be able to work at minimum supervision.

Drilling and Blasting Supervisor (2 Positions)
Drilling and Blasting Supervisor (2 Positions) at Fema Mining and Drilling Limited April 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION:
DRILLING AND BLASTING SUPERVISOR (2 Positions)
Company: Fema Mining and Drilling Limited
Location: Katoro – Geita, Tanzania
Department: Mining
Reports To: Project Supervisor

Position Overview
Fema
Mining and Drilling Limited seeks an experienced Drilling and Blasting
Supervisor to oversee all drilling and blasting operations at our
Katoro-Geita site. The successful candidate will ensure safe, efficient,
and regulatory-compliant rock fragmentation to support our mining
objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence Plan, supervise, and execute drilling and blasting activities in alignment with project specifications.
• Ensure accurate blast hole drilling (depth, spacing, alignment) using modern drilling equipment.
• Oversee
  explosive loading, initiation systems, and blast execution to optimize
  fragmentation and minimize environmental impact. Safety & Regulatory
  Compliance Enforce strict compliance with Tanzanian mining laws,
  including the Explosives Act and OSHA Tanzania safety standards.
• Conduct pre-blast risk assessments, secure blast permits, and implement safety zones.
• Train
  teams on safe handling/storage of explosives (ANFO, emulsions,
  detonators). Team Leadership Supervise drilling/blasting crews and
  subcontractors, ensuring adherence to SOPs.
• Provide hands-on
  training for new personnel on equipment (e.g., rotary drills, DTH rigs)
  and blast design. Reporting & Documentation Maintain detailed
  records of blast designs, explosive usage, and post-blast evaluations.
• Submit
  daily/weekly reports to the Project Supervisor on progress, challenges,
  and corrective actions. Equipment & Inventory Monitor maintenance
  of drilling rigs and blast initiation tools.
• Manage explosive inventory and coordinate with suppliers for timely replenishment.

Qualifications & Competencies