Underground Gold Mine Electrician at AUMS Geofields, Geita March 2026

The provided text describes job opportunities at AUMS Geofields Tanzania Limited (AUMSGT), a joint venture (JV) with Geofields, operating at the Geita Gold Mine in Geita, Tanzania. AUMSGT is an international leader in mechanised hard rock underground mining and is part of Perenti Limited (formerly the Ausdrill Group), an ASX 200 company and Australia’s second-largest integrated mining services provider. The company operates across Africa (including Tanzania, Ghana, and Burkina Faso), Australia, Canada, and the USA, with a strong focus on safety, performance, and building loyal, talented teams committed to company values.

Applications are invited for the following positions at Geita Gold Mine:

Underground Gold Mine Electrician

Position purpose This position is responsible for all preventative, scheduled, and breakdown maintenance activities on all of the mine’s electrical systems as guided by immediate supervisors and trainers.

Duties and responsibilities

• Strong safety focus:
  • Ability to ensure a safe workplace through daily inspections and rectification of hazards.
  • Complies with all company policies and procedures that are displayed and amended from time to time.
  • Takes reasonable care for their own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their acts.
  • Performs pre-start checks and SWICs.
  • Ensuring inspections and maintenance are carried out on all equipment before use.
  • Ensures that all tools and equipment are serviceable and safe.
  • Must work to minimise equipment downtime and maximise productivity.
  • Liaises with the underground shift supervisor to:
    • Ensure all work is done in a safe and efficient manner.
    • Advise when items of equipment are out of service and when they can be returned to service.
    • Carries out scheduled electrical servicing and repairs in a safe manner.
    • Carries out all repairs in accordance with AUMS procedures.
    • Completes all service sheets and documents additional repairs completed during servicing.
    • Install and maintain mine communications systems (Leaky feeder) and maintain mine primary feeder and secondary ventilation systems.
    • Maintain I-Kon firing lines.
    • Maintain mine dewatering systems including Flygt and Stalker pump systems.
    • Maintains a high level of housekeeping in the working areas at all times.
    • Read and interpret service sheets and spare parts manuals.
    • Advise immediate supervisor of parts used and any additional part requirements.
    • Report all faults to the Supervisor ASAP.

Minimum requirements

• Underground mining experience in hard rock mechanised mine would be beneficial.
• Must have exposure to Sandvik Drill Equipment Jumbo, Solo, Q-Box.
• Strong background working in underground mining.
• Ability to operate all types of hand tools.
• Understanding of maintenance procedures.
• Ability to read maintenance procedures.
• Excellent service and maintenance approach to the job.
• Willingness to learn and gain further experience.
• Positive attitude to labour-intensive duties.
• Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work autonomously.
• Must have valid Tanzanian Driver’s Licence with ability to drive a manual car.
• Basic First Aid knowledge.
• Recognised trade qualification as an Electrician.
• Above average numeracy and verbal/written English.

Essential requirements (general)

• Basic First Aid.
• Ability to drive with a valid Tanzanian Driver’s Licence.
• Completion of secondary school.
• Basic numeracy and verbal/written English.

Application instructions

If you have the necessary skills, drive, and experience to be an asset to the AUMSGT operations team, we welcome your interest and encourage you to apply. AUMSGT is a diverse and equal opportunity employer. Only applications with a current resume attached will be considered for employment. Please send your CV along with a detailed covering letter via email to recruitment@aulmsg.com. Application letters should reach the above on or before 29th March 2026, 18:00.

Beware of scammers — AUMS Geofields Tanzania Limited does not receive/ask for money in exchange for a job position or offer. Should you be asked for money in exchange for a job offer or suspect such activity, please report this immediately by calling +255 682 660 124 or +255 682 660 256 or +255 682 660 893.