Bogger Operator, Manual & Remote - Underground Mining Alliance

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

UMA is seeking to employ qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions: Bogger Operator – Manual & Remote. These are Obuasi based on Fixed Term positions with a competitive work roster at its operations in Obuasi. The remuneration package includes attractive salary and performance-based incentive payments for the right candidates.

The positions will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further develop your career in underground mechanised mining while working alongside experienced industry professionals in a safe, dynamic and outcome focused environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• The Underground Remote Bogger Operator shall report directly to the Underground Shift Supervisor and the primary role is to bog all development and production headings, load trucks and maintain road works with the operations in a safe and efficient manner for underground mining.
• Bog development headings and stockpiles to trucks;
• Keep trucks operating at full efficiency ensuring all ore, low grade, marginal and waste are kept separate;
• Bog out and clean, which may include inspecting for mis-fires including notification to shift supervisor, hosing down and scaling;
• Tram material from stockpiles and other bogging duties as required;
• Backfilling Stopes with Rockfill, Cement Aggregate Fill (CAF) and Cement Rock Fill (CRF);
• Keep all roads in the working area tidy and free from pooling water and other potential hazards;
• Manual and tele-remote bogging of production stopes to stockpiles.
• Sound mechanical knowledge of Boggers and Trucks

Required Skills or Experience

• Minimum of 5 (Five) years’ Underground experience in Hard Rock mining in a mechanized mine operating Underground Haulage equipment.
• Experience with Sandvik LH517I, LH621, LH517 and LH514 Boggers in tele-remote bogging in the underground mining industry is an added advantage.
• Backfilling Stopes with Rockfill, Cement Aggregate Fill (CAF) and Cement Rock Fill (CRF);
• Bogging rates of minimum Company parameters of Ton/hour Manual Bogging and 65 Ton/Hour Tele-Remote Bogging;
• Must possess valid Ghanaian driving and operating licenses (C & E Classes) and can drive underground.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist with varied tasks and responsibilities
• Solid history in Underground Mining Operations.
• Must demonstrate strong work ethics and be able to communicate courteously with co-workers.
• Must possess Equipment Operator’s certification from the Minerals Commission
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and have the desire to achieve. 
• Ability to work day and night rotation