Company Profile

Underground Mining Alliance Ltd. (“UMA”) is a Joint Venture between African Underground Mining Services Limited (AUMS) and Rocksure International carrying out underground development and production works for the AngloGold Ashanti (Obuasi) Mine. 

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Use of a variety of explosives and initiating systems, depending on drill pattern, rock type and hole dimension;
• Handle and transport explosive material in a safe manner according to procedures
• Charge up holes, down-holes and development drives;
• Charge up and fire stope blasts according to blast plan;
• Ensure that all statutory requirements associated with the mining operation are completed in compliance with the Mining Act and related regulations of the Republic of Ghana;
• Ensure working area is safe for personnel and equipment to perform duties;
• Liaise with Geologist, Engineers and Shift Supervisors to optimize blast designs;
• Prepping Stope Blast Holes and produce an accurate Stope Prep plan;
• Demonstrate full understanding of Charge Plans and Charge Stopes according to plan

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in Production charging;
• Experience with ICON Charging and Logging
• Experience charging with both Emulsion and Anfo
• Demonstrate understanding and ability to conduct density testing of emulsion
• Experience in operating a Norment Charmec LC 605 charging unit;
• Sound mechanical knowledge of both the Normet and Hypercharge Unit;
• Must possess a valid Ghanaian driving and operating licenses (C & E Classes) and can drive underground.
• Must be conversant with the Mining Act and related regulations of the Republic of Ghana.
• Previous experience working in Hard Rock Underground Mines (with International Underground Mining experience);
• Must possess Equipment Operator’s certification from the Minerals Commission
• Flexible and willingness to assit with varied tasks and responsibilities
• Previously employed in an underground charge-up role
• A strong focus toward safety and hazard identification;
• Must demonstrate strong work ethics and be able to communicate courteously with co-workers.