Introduction
The purpose of this position is to perform high quality grade control underground sampling.
Job description
- Ensure that all sampling equipment are available and in good working condition at the beginning of each shift
- Communicate planned sampling activities to the mining personnel and request for the safety of the sampling site[s] before the work commences
- Complete all required sampling sheets
- Conduct underground channel sampling as per the procedure or as directed by the responsible Geologist
- Ensure that the samples are collected at correct sample intervals
- Conduct sampling at the development ends, loading bays, ore stockpiles, and draw points as per the operating procedures or as directed by the responsible Geologist
- Assist in executing handover/takeover of shifts to provide accurate information on the previous shift activities
- Submit samples to the analytical laboratory in accordance with the prescribed process and procedure
- Execute special sampling projects as directed by the responsible Geologist
- Provide the responsible Geologist with all the relevant information and records for submission to the grade control office
- Maintain good housekeeping at all the working areas at all times
- Ensure compliance to all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF 4)
- Minimum of one [1] year underground mining experience will be an added advantage
- Valid Code B drivers license