AUMS is part of the Perenti group of companies and is a specialist underground contract mining services business operating across Africa. The business combines a world class workforce with an extensive fleet of specialist underground mining equipment.
Take your underground mining career global with African Underground Mining Services AUMS. Join a high-performing team on a long-term international assignment, offering excellent pay, FIFO lifestyle, and the opportunity to work on a major West African gold operation.
We are seeking experienced underground Jumbo Trainers to work on a 4:4 roster at our newly appointed Project in Senegal, West Africa. With a strong focus on training the national workforce. This challenging and rewarding role will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further develop your career and work alongside experienced industry professionals in a safe, dynamic and outcome focused environment.
Duties involved in the role:
- Accurately drill a number of drive drill patterns using a mechanised electric/Hydraulic Jumbo drill suitable to ground conditions and in compliance with site specific drill patterns and survey instruction.
- Assess ground conditions at the face and implement ground control according to site requirements.
- Read and accurately follow mining instruction plan with skill and precision ensuring holes are drilled to design line, gradient, and profile.
- Communicate with surveyors, geologists and engineers as required.
- Optimise drill patterns to ensure maximum advance per round is achieved whilst maintaining strict adherence to design specifications.
- Ensure work area is safe for personnel and equipment to perform working duties including ensuring electrical installations and services are clear of the drilling area.
Our ideal candidate background includes
- Strong background in underground hard rock mining (essential)
- 5 years minimum experience as a Jumbo Operator
- Experience operating the Sandvik DD22i Drills or similar.
- Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Ability to work in remote, international environments.
- Experience in Africa or other developing regions highly regarded
- Ability to adapt to rostered expatriate lifestyle Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proven experience training personnel to a high standard.
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity.
Your proactive attitude to safety and driven work ethic will see you as a much-valued employee in line with AUMS values and ‘can do’ attitude, and will be rewarded with a highly competitive, and targeted remuneration package.
Recruitment Process
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences drive success, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Senegalese candidates. If you are a Senegalese national and your application is successful, you will be employed under national employment conditions; FIFO conditions will therefore not apply. We encourage you to apply if you’re passionate about contributing to our team.
A full pre-employment medical is required, including a drug and alcohol, and site-specific clearances. A National Police Clearance and any necessary tickets or qualifications are required to be presented at time of interview. Please be aware that an Array of Vaccinations are required when working in Africa. If you are interested in being a part of a world class operation that has an exciting future, then we want to hear from you.
NB: Only successful candidates will be contacted.
