Job Description
ABOUT GEITA GOLD MINING LTD
Geita Gold Mining
Ltd (GGML) is Tanzania’s leading gold producer with a single operation in Geita
Region. The company is a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti, an international gold
producer headquartered in South Africa, with operations in more than ten countries,
in four continents. The mine is situated in the Lake Victoria Gold fields of
Northwestern Tanzania, only about 85 km’s from Mwanza City and 20 km’s southeast
of the nearest point of Lake Victoria. The company has its head office in
Geita, only 5 Km’s west of the fast-growing town of Geita, and also a
supporting office in Dar es Salaam. Applications are invited from
ambitious, energetic and performance driven individuals to fill in vacant
position(s) mentioned below:
Position: HME
Welding Inspector
Contract type &
Duration:
Unspecified
time contract
Department: Engineering
Reporting
to: Senior
Supervisor – Welding
Number of
Positions: One
(1)
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
The purpose of the
role is to perform Quality Checks on welding repairs and NDT Inspections of all
equipment as directed by Superiors or on Work Orders. The goal is to prevent
any catastrophic failure on major equipment by detecting faults before they
fail. The incumbent assists the Senior Supervisor – Welding in direct
supervision and responsibility for Welding repairs, ensuring all procedures are
being followed. The role holder will also be responsible for correcting
non–compliant procedures when used. The role will also be required to perform
Non - Destructive Testing (NDT) on welds and provide specialist feedback and
reports for corrective action.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A minimum of Certificate of Secondary
Education Examination (CSEE) and,
- VETA Trade Test Grade One or Level Three
or its equivalent in Welding and Fabrication or above.
- A qualification or sound knowledge in
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods in welding inspection activities
(i.e., MPI, DPI and UT) will be an added advantage.
EXPERIENCE:
- At least 2 years’ working in mining
industry as a welding inspector.
- Proficient in use of Magnetic Particle
Testing equipment.
- Proficient in all areas of Ultrasonic
inspection.
- Proficient in the use of Dye penetrant
inspection process
- Understanding of the fundamentals of
SMAW, SAW, GTAW FCAW, GMAW, MMAW, Soldering, mechanical cutting, thermal
cutting / gouging, brazing / braze welding.
- Understanding of the fundamentals of
Magnetic Particle Inspection; ultra-sonic inspection, radiographic
inspection, Liquid Dye penetrant Inspection, quality procedures and
quality, audits / surveillance.
- Understanding of the fundamentals of
welding metallurgy.
- Understanding of welding symbols and
drawings.
MAIN OR KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
HME Specific Accountabilities:
In-Process Welding Inspection and Surveillance
- Verify all welding in compliant with
specified welding procedures, including pre heat, and inter pass
temperature control and post heat requirement.
- Ensure Welders follow procedures and
report any non-compliance.
- Ensure all Weld preparation meets the
agreed Weld procedures.
Inspection and Test Plans
- Provide assistance in the preparation of
Inspection, Test plans and repairs procedures.
- Monitor and report on wear rates, on all
wearing surfaces using Ultrasonic Testing, and communicate reports
appropriately.
NDT Reports
- Study all NDT results and present
written report relating to faults.
- Act as a responsible person for NDT
methods, such as: Liquid Penetrating methods / testing, magnetic particle
testing; radiographic or ultra – sonic testing should it be used.
Excavator Undercarriage Accountabilities:
- Monitor excavator undercarriage wear
rate.
- Carry out on monthly basis, Inspections
and measurements to determine life span of the shovel undercarriage
- Ensure preventive maintenance and stock
ordering is forecasted by means of wear experienced and life left.
- Work to reduce down-time due to
unplanned maintenance.
- Ensure planned change-out based on data
collected.
General Inspection Accountabilities:
- Post Weld Visual Inspection: Ensure
visual Inspection and dimensional check of the completed weld against
specifications are met.
- Cost and Standards: ensure proper
application of the requirements of codes and standards and ensure
specifications are met.
- Parent Material Identity: Verify against
documentation and markings of correctness of parent material.
- Welding Consumables Identity: Verify
correctness of welding consumables (electrodes, filler wires, consumable
inserts, gases, fluxes etc.) against weld Procedure Specification.
- Pre - Weld Inspection: Ensure dimensions
fit up and weld preparations are in accordance with the Engineering
drawings and weld procedures as directed.
- Pre-Heating: Ensure preheats (where
required) are in accordance with specified procedures.
- In Process Welding Surveillance: conduct
surveillance during welding to verify compliance with specified procedure
including any preheat, inter-pass temperature control and post heat
requirements.
- Magnetic Testing: being skilled in the
use of MPI, check for faults on welds and structures.
- Dye Penetrant Inspection: Where
necessary use DPI to check for faults in components.
- Maintain stock levels of all consumables
for use in completing NDT.
- Provide quality feedback reports on
Inspections and maintaining all reports on X Drive in a neat an orderly
manner.
- Ultrasonic Testing: being skilled in the
use of Ultra Sonic testing, find internal faults in the welds and
equipment as required.
- Calibrate equipment when necessary.
- Pre-plan each inspection to ensure
cleaning is organized and completed before commencing NDT
- Ensure sufficient task analysis is
completed to carry out work safely.
- Maintain and use equipment as designed.
- Ensure work is performed as per
instruction and current work orders.
- Ensure all work is carried out to
quality and specification requirements and that documentations are in
order.
- Ensure reports for work orders are
completed accurately and on time.
- Monitor Welding Contractors work on
site, to ensure they meet the Welding standards specified.
- Specialized Welding: Inspect and report
on any pipe work, or pressure vessel work requiring compliance at all
stages of the welding process.
- Reporting Systems: provide assistance in
setting up procedures to capture all reporting related to welding job
completed by Contractors and any specialized certified welding completed
on site.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The Inspector must be trained and obtain
certification to carry out ND tests.
- Computer literate and able to prepare
reports.
- Possess cultural awareness and
sensitivity.
- Communicate effectively orally and
written.
- Demonstrate work behaviors consistent
with the Company values and work within prescribed boundaries, including
required behaviors, company policies, standards, procedures and
legislation requirements.
- The role holder will need to be
physically fit as the job will require entering manholes in sticks and
booms to do inspections, from time to time and he / she will be required
to work at heights.
- The role holder may at the times be
exposed to loud noise or toxic substances and must make necessary
precautions to protect eyes, nose, ears and skin from injury or
irritation.
- Valid Tanzanian Driver’s License.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
- Please apply through our recruitment
portal by clicking the 'APPLY' button below.
- On the portal you will be required to
upload your detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, e- mail and
telephone contacts, names and addresses of three referees. Please do not
attach certificates that are not related to the qualifications stated
above.
- You will also be required to upload a
cover / application letter addressed to “Senior Manager Human Resources,
Geita Gold Mining Ltd”. Subject should be “HME Welding Inspector”
- If you struggle to apply via the link
provided, please head over to our website https://www.geitamine.com/en/people/
for a step-by-step guide on how to apply for jobs on our recruitment
portal (SuccessFactors).
- You will be required to present original
certificates if you are contacted for interviews.
- Internal Applicants (those currently
employed by AngloGold Ashanti) must have their application letter endorsed
by their Head of Department (HOD) or Manager once Removed (MoR).
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
- Applications should reach the above on or
before 18th February 2022 at 5:30 Pm
- Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted for interviews.
NOTE ON COVID-19 PREVENTION:
- Please note when you are invited for
interviews, you will be required to present proof of vaccination against
COVID-19 (Covid-19 vaccination certificate) or if you are not vaccinated,
please go for a Covid-19 test and obtain a 96 - hour valid PCR Covid-19 negative
certificate.
- You are also advised to adhere to all
recommended prevention measures including proper wearing of face masks and
washing or sanitizing your hands before you are allowed through Geita Gold
Mine entry points.
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HERE TO APPLY
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