Drill Master (Without Blasting Cert)
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:
• Execution of effective drilling and development to meet daily production targets
• Safely drill shot holes, service holes, and installing support by means of an electro-hydraulic drill rig
• Effective daily planning, organising and control within area of responsibility to achieve deliverables within budget and ensure disciplined operations
• Alert and proactive in identifying and communicating equipment deficiencies
• Monitor and report on consumables used (bits, rods in R/m and shank and coupling usage)
• Effective and timeous stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth workflows
• Demonstrate effective self-management in alignment with organisational values
• Comply with legal requirements, OEM standards and company procedures, policies, standards, and safety protocols
Minimum requirements
• Drill Rig Operator Certificate (OEM or registered training provider)
• TMM skills program certificate
• Dover / VTS Level 2 (Orange )
• Valid EB Driver’s license
• Valid Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground
• Sound job planning and numeracy skills
• Skilled in all aspects of operation of drill
• Skilled in installation of support, split sets, mesh and resin bolts
• Skilled in drilling long anchors
• Skilled in making safe by barring/scaling with a rig and limiting damage to booms
• Skilled in drilling various blast rounds with minimal overbreak
• Computer literate, ability to complete online training
• Good English verbal and written communication skills
• Experience operating a Twin Boom Drill Rig with split feeds, drilling the development face in various ways, installing weld mesh and split sets, drilling long anchors and drilling and installing quick-chem resin bolts with the same machine
• Extensive working experience in decline shaft development as a Drill Master (site specific)
• Proven track record of production achievements
• Preference will be given to candidates with mechanised bolting experience
• Sound knowledge and experience of mechanised mining operations
• Knowledge of multi-end development (advantageous)
- The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
- Cementation Africa reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
- An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
- If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.