Assistant Technical Officers - Percussion/Reverse Circulation Driller at Council for Geoscience (CGS)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the percussion and reverse circulation driller with the drilling operations and developing boreholes while executing geoscientific projects.
• Assist with the day-to-day administration and record keeping.
• Proper handling and storage of samples as per drilling procedures.
• Daily checks and maintenance of drilling equipment.
• Loading and offloading of drilling equipment’s at the head office and drilling sites.
• Setting up and dismantling of field camps at drill sites.
• Driving the vehicle necessary to move the drill rig and equipment to and from drill sites.
• Adhoc tasks deemed necessary to support the drilling operations.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 10 with one (01) year percussion/reverse circulation drilling experience; and
• Valid code 10 drivers’ license (C1). 
• Valid code 14 drivers’ license, (EC) with Public Driving Permit (PDP) and experience of driving heavy-duty trucks will be an added advantage.
• Valid training certificates of drilling methods of reverse circulation and percussion will be an advantage.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge and experience in drilling for geotechnical assessment, mainly in dolomitic terrain using reverse circulation or percussion drilling.
• Knowledge and experience in drilling for groundwater investigation and assessment using percussion and reverse circulation.
• Knowledge and experience in preparation of the equipment needed for the drilling methods required.
• Knowledge and experience of ensuring health and safety measures on and off drilling site
• Knowledge and experience of standard operating procedures related to drilling methods and operations.
• Experience of recording data or information during drilling such as drilled sample meters, water strikes, cavities, etc.
• Knowledge and experience with stick or mig welding, and gas cutting and brazing.
• Proven experience of operating a truck mounted crane. Operator ticket or valid certificate to be supplied.
• Knowledge and experience of minor mechanical repairs such as replacement of air and fuel filters, etc.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to work in remote areas.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Communication skills (Oral and Written).
• Negotiation skills.
• Customer orientation.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Must be physically fit e.g., ability to handle heavy equipment and machinery.
• Adherence to operation procedures as advised by the organisation and the client.
• Flexibility towards changes in priorities as determined by the Supervisor or Project Manager.
• Must have good self-discipline.