Geology Technician

Role overview

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is looking for a Geology Technician to support its exploration and underground production activities in Shinyanga. This position plays a hands-on role in monitoring daily underground ore output, tracking ore movement, carrying out geological face sampling, marking daily ore headings and backsights, inspecting stopes, sampling underground stockpiles, and handling other geology-related duties as required.

What the role involves

• Track daily underground ore production and movement to support accurate mine reporting.
• Carry out face sampling, underground stockpile sampling, and related geological field tasks.
• Mark ore headings and backsights, and inspect stopes on a daily basis.
• Support field mapping, drill site checks, drill site preparation, and other site activities assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist geologists with geology and geotechnical work as needed.
• Perform measurements, sample handling, dispatch, and storage for drilling, soil, and lithological materials.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and filing systems to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Work in line with safety, environmental, and operational standards, including immediate action on unsafe practices.
• Travel to sites across Tanzania when operational needs require it.

Key requirements

• Follow all documented health, safety, and environmental procedures to maintain a safe workplace.
• Coordinate daily drilling logistics, including mobilising work crews and ensuring safety gear and consumables are available.
• Keep drilling program supplies and safety equipment adequately stocked to avoid disruption.
• Conduct RC, soil, trench, stream, and other sampling activities, along with core orientation, marking, processing, dispatch, and storage.
• Supervise field activities according to standard operating procedures, including drill pad preparation and drill rig setup.
• Collect drill core samples strictly according to SOPs and apply QA/QC practices to protect sample integrity.
• Prepare samples carefully before dispatch to prevent contamination, mixing, or loss.
• Produce timely and accurate geological data, daily updates, weekly reports, and supporting documentation.
• Record irregularities promptly and help improve sample quality, core recovery, and operational performance.
• Give constructive feedback to colleagues and management to support continuous improvement.
• Work in a corruption-free environment and uphold the company’s Journey to Zero safety expectations.
• Support reporting and investigation of high-potential incidents and stop unsafe behaviour immediately.

Qualifications and experience

• A diploma in geology from a recognised institution, or an equivalent qualification, is required.
• A valid Tanzanian driving licence is required, along with Bulyanhulu mine surface and underground driving permits.
• Applicants should be able to independently operate manual transmission light vehicles.
• Experience in a mining environment will be an added advantage.

Skills and abilities

• Clear verbal and written communication
• Strong English literacy and numeracy
• Document control and filing
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Problem analysis and solution finding
• Negotiation and stakeholder handling
• Ability to work with people at different levels
• High personal commitment to workplace safety
• Fluency in Kiswahili and English
• Cross-cultural communication
• Systems design and implementation

Benefits

• A competitive compensation package with bonuses and location-based benefits
• The chance to contribute to meaningful work with lasting impact
• A dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team environment
• Opportunities to learn and grow with industry professionals
• Access to a wide range of career pathways within the organisation

Additional information

Only one vacancy is available for this role. The organisation emphasises safety, accountability, sustainable community impact, and a zero-harm culture. Applicants should note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.