Airleg Operator

About the role

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is looking for a skilled Airleg Operator to join its underground mining operations. You will be responsible for safely operating air‑leg drilling equipment, ensuring holes are drilled to plan specifications, and supporting overall production targets.

Key responsibilities

• Operate airleg drilling equipment to drill blast holes according to mining plans.
• Inspect, set up, and position drills accurately before each shift.
• Identify and mark drilling locations based on supervisor instructions.
• Monitor drilling conditions, adjust techniques, and maintain drill bits, rods, hoses, and related equipment.
• Report equipment faults, breakdowns, and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Assist with charging, blasting preparation, and other mining activities as required.
• Follow all health, safety, environmental, and mining regulations and keep work areas clean.
• Complete daily production and equipment inspection reports.

Required profile

• Certificate of Secondary Education.
• At least 3 years of experience operating airleg drills in mining or construction environments.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence (classes B, C, D, E) and relevant equipment operator licences.
• Physical fitness to work in confined underground spaces.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures, safety systems, hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Formal training certification for the equipment you will operate.

Required skills

• Airleg drill operation
• Drilling techniques
• Equipment inspection and basic maintenance
• Safety systems and incident investigation
• Hazard identification and risk assessment
• Crane operations and lift‑plan calculations
• Manual transmission (stick‑shift) driving