JOB OPENING
Mabiza Resources Limited (“Mabiza”) operates the Munali Nickel Mine (“Munali”), which is in the Mazabuka District, 75kms south of Lusaka, Zambia. Mabiza is a wholly owned entity of Consolidated Nickel Mines Ltd.

The Mine is a modern, world-class facility with fully mechanized underground operations. To support this vision. Mabiza is seeking the services of an experienced and qualified individual to take up the position of:

Role: UG REMOTE LHD Operators (X 2)

Reporting:  Shift Boss

Job Purpose:

• Plan and execute mine cycle works of drilling, support, blasting, loading, and hauling to ensure development and production targets are attained.
• Ensures work quality is of high standard to ascertain the safety and well-being of all personnel and assets.

Responsibilities: 

• Ensuring work is done to the given specifications and to the adopted standards.
• Employ SOPs to make long hole drilling works comply to standards.
• Ensure work area check list and inspections are conducted.
• Able to Operate U/G Remote Loader
• Always be readily available to get instructions for work areas.
• Carrying out drill related work safely.
• Determine correct turning angles to avoid damage to the unit on transportation.
• Turning the machine for scheduled PMs and servicing.
• Ensuring communication with the line-up supervisor for materials, machines, and equipment needs.
• Feedback for proper completion of works before demobilizing.

 Skills & Qualifications: 

• At least a grade 12 school certificate.
• Professional experience in operating the LHD Drill Rig.
• Experience in working in an underground environment with the LHD Drill Rig.
• Minimum 4 years of work experience in operating the LHD Drill Rig for production and related works.
• Holder of the Zambian Mine Blasting License for all operations.
• Hazard identification and control measures.