Baraka Samson Dishon
Cable Bolter Operator / Longhole Driller
Geita
Summary
Dedicated underground mining professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience in production and development operations. Expertise includes senior production charge-up, longhole drilling, and cable bolting in high-pressure environments, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and productivity. Proficient in operating advanced equipment such as the Sandvik DS422i Cable Bolter and DL421 & DL422i Longhole drill rigs, ensuring high-quality ground support and effective team leadership. Recognized for thriving under challenging conditions while achieving production targets and adhering to stringent mine safety standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Cable Bolt Operator
African Underground Mining and Services (AUMS)
Geita, Tanzania
01.2024 - Current
- Operate cable bolter machinery DS 422i Sandvik to drill ground support holes, install cable bolts and grout them according to ground control plans.
- Follow makeup in accordance with geological, statutory and survey specifications.
- Perform routine equipment inspections, maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Communicate hazards, equipment issues and ground conditions to supervisors.
- Ensure end of shift reports are up to date.
- Conduct efficient housekeeping of the equipment and work areas.
Longhole-Driller
African Underground Mining and Services (AUMS)
Geita, Tanzania
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Operate Solo drill machine for production drilling in underground mining (DL422i and DL421, DL420 Sandvik).
- Accurately drilling a series of Longholes to a design pattern using a mechanised drill.
- Reads and accurately follows mine instruction plans with skills and precision ensuring holes are drilled to design line, gradient and profile.
- Communicate with Surveyors, geologists and Engineers to optimize drill pattern and metres.
- Setup and troubleshoot on longhole Drill rigs.
- Recording information.
- Follow safety and environmental standards.
Charge-Up Operator (Development & Production)
African Underground Mining and Services (AUMS)
Geita, Tanzania
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Handle and Transport explosive material in a safe manner according to procedures.
- Charge up holes, down holes and development drives.
- Charge Up and fire stope blasts according to blast plan.
- Prepping Stope blast holes and produce and accurate stope Prep plan.
- Ensure safety measures and compliance with blasting regulations.
- Conduct Re-Entry and aspect all firing lines.
Truck operator (CAT)
African Underground Mining and Services (AUMS)
Geita, Tanzania
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Operating Underground Truck (CAT).
- Ensured material transport safety and timely delivery, Ore and waste to correct designed place.
Service Crew and Nipper
African Underground Mining and Services (AUMS)
Geita, Tanzania
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Install underground services (Ventilation, water and Air).
- Fixing damaged vent bags and services lines.
- Setup water pump.
- General Housekeeping.
- Supplying Supporting gears (mesh and Bolts).
- Supporting Jumbo operator etc.
Underground Drilling and Blasting Supervisor
Bluereef Gold Mining
Geita, Tanzania
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Drilling and blasting operations.
- Preparing safety meetings and Underground Mine health and safety inspection.
- Material handling and transportation.
- Machinery pre-shift checking and field machinery inventory monitoring.
- Weekly preparation of site activities (Drilling and Blasting).
- Shafts and tunnels maintenance.
Mining Technician
Wazo Hill Caspian Company (TWIGA CEMENT)
DSM, Tanzania
09.2013 - 06.2014
- Preparing for daily safety meetings and Surface Mine health and safety inspection.
- Geological Explorations.
- Drilling and blasting operations.
- Planning daily duties and delivering daily reports (for the daily planned duties).
- Material handling and transportation operations.
- Warehouse receiving, keeping, and issuing items and carrying out surveys.
Education
Course in Mining Engineering - Specialization in Drilling and Blasting
Mineral Resources Institute (MRI)
Dodoma01.2020
Diploma in Mining Engineering - undefined
Dar-Es-salaam Institute of Technology (DIT)
01.2014
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) - undefined
Mara Secondary school
Mara01.2010
Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Ngasaro primary school
Mara01.2006
Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Buzuluga primary school
Mwanza01.2005
Skills
- Ground support
- Grouting and installing cables
- Longhole Drilling
- Underground Equipment Handling
- Charge Up (Development & Production)
- Blasting Operation
- Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Risk and Hazard Assessment
- Able to manage mining works
- Team Leadership
- Data Collection and Analysis
- AutoCAD Design software
- Mining Supervision
Languages
Kiswahili
English
References
- Simon Gibson, Production Foreman, simon_gibson@hotmail.com.au, Simon Gibson
- Amr Abouzeid, Longhole Trainer with Baminco, +201274 467 152, amrelssouchy@gmail.com
- Advocate. Nole Charles Shilatu, HR/IR Manager at African Underground Mining Services (AUMS), Geita, Tanzania, +255 699 172 152, Nshilatu@bgumoja.co.tz
- Eng. Emmanuel Sanga, Senior Mining Engineer at African Underground Mining Services (AUMS), Geita, Tanzania, +255 768 669 999, +255 717 120 202, eng.emmanuelsanga@gmail.com
Certificates And Training
- Blasting Certificate
- IKON System Training – ORICA
- Drilling and Blasting Engineer – Mineral Resources Institute (MRI)
- Underground Mining safety and procedure – AUMS
- Working at Height - AUMS
- Driving
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/12/1992
- Passport: Valid
- Driving License: Valid
- ID Number: 19921209-30130-00004-26
Timeline
Cable Bolt Operator
African Underground Mining and Services (AUMS)
01.2024 - Current
Longhole-Driller
African Underground Mining and Services (AUMS)
01.2020 - 12.2024
Charge-Up Operator (Development & Production)
African Underground Mining and Services (AUMS)
06.2017 - 12.2019
Truck operator (CAT)
African Underground Mining and Services (AUMS)
01.2017 - 06.2017
Service Crew and Nipper
African Underground Mining and Services (AUMS)
01.2016 - 12.2016
Underground Drilling and Blasting Supervisor
Bluereef Gold Mining
07.2014 - 05.2015
Mining Technician
Wazo Hill Caspian Company (TWIGA CEMENT)
09.2013 - 06.2014
Diploma in Mining Engineering - undefined
Dar-Es-salaam Institute of Technology (DIT)
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education (CSEE) - undefined
Mara Secondary school
Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Ngasaro primary school
Certificate of Primary Education - undefined
Buzuluga primary school
Course in Mining Engineering - Specialization in Drilling and Blasting
Mineral Resources Institute (MRI)