Job Description

About EPSA:

We are a global family-owned business with over 60 years in the mining, civil and earth moving industry operating in several countries throughout the world.

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team.

We are seeking for an experienced Drilling Technician to join our team in Mashonaland West (Zimbabwe).

Responsibilities

Operational Responsibilities

• Coordinate drilling activities with production, blasting, surveying, and mine planning teams.
• Supervise drilling crews, manage rosters, work assignments, and resource allocation.
• Monitor drilling KPIs such as, penetration rates, equipment utilization, downtime and production performance.
• Conduct pit inspections to verify compliance with mine plans and drilling designs.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to maximize equipment availability.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and shift production reports.
• Implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with mining regulations, company procedures, SOPs, and Permit-to-Work systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures.
• Promote a strong safety culture through field leadership.
• Participate in incident investigations and CAPA implementation.
• Identify and correct unsafe acts and conditions.

Environmental Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental management plans.
• Support dust suppression and water management programs.
• Monitor drilling activities to minimize environmental impacts.
• Support spill prevention and rehabilitation activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering (mandatory)
• Valid Blasting License (mandatory).
• At least 1 year experience in - Open-pit mining, or Large-scale earthmoving operations
• Ability to interpret mine plans and production reports
• Familiarity with, fleet management systems, production monitoring software

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Reference checks will be conducted.
• Alcohol and drug testing applies as per company policy.
• All applicants will be subject to an assessment test.
• All applicants will be required to undergo and successfully pass a pre-employment medical examination.

What we offer

• Job stability.
• Attractive salary.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation.