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Godfrey Coster
Arusha,Tanzania
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Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience at Barrick Bulyanhulu Gold Mining Limited. Expert in blasting techniques and explosive handling, ensuring safety compliance while achieving optimal rock fragmentation. Proven ability to operate heavy machinery and collaborate effectively with teams, enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Blaster, charge up development
Barrick Bulyanhulu Gold Mi
Shinyanga, Tanzania
04.2025 - Current
- Operated blasting equipment for controlled rock fragmentation.
- Loaded explosives into drill holes following safety protocols.
- Collaborated with teams to coordinate blasting schedules and activities.
- Monitored environmental conditions to ensure safe blasting operations.
- Maintained accurate records of blasting activities and materials used.
- Assisted in training new employees on safe blasting techniques.
- Safely operated equipment to set up and prepare area for blasting.
- Cleaned out blast tanks after each use according to company procedures.
- Identified potential hazards associated with specific jobsites and worked with site supervisors to develop appropriate safety measures.
- Monitored environmental conditions during blasting operations to ensure that no damage was done to surrounding areas or personnel.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating heavy machinery or working with hazardous materials.
Service man
Barrick Bulyanhulu Gold Mining Limited
Shinyanga, Tanzania
09.2022 - 05.2026
- Safety .
- Installation of services underground Air, water and dewatering lines 20m from the face.
- Operating Dump truck and Boom truck to transport various Materials underground.
- Installation of secondary ventilation.
- Setup of headings
- Set up pump, to pump water out of declines together with hanging of pump cable.
- Installing, tension and grouting cables.
- Hanging and extending of electrical cables such a jumbo cable and pump cable.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
10.2016 - 10.2019
Skills
- Blasting techniques
- Explosive handling
- Safety compliance
- Dumptruck operator
Languages
Swahili
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Blaster, charge up development - Barrick Bulyanhulu Gold Mi
04.2025 - Current
Service man - Barrick Bulyanhulu Gold Mining Limited
09.2022 - 05.2026
University of Dar Es Salaam - Bachelor of Arts, Economics
10.2016 - 10.2019