Directional Drilling Controller - eMalahleni at Thungela

Job Description

You will promote safety through participating in high level safety reviews and ensure all mine standards, codes of practices, rules and regulations are adhered to.

More of your responsibilities will include:

• Complying with the drilling operation and ensure the safety of the drill crew and drill site
• Ensure effective inspections and maintenance management of the drill rig
• Effective communication with the team and other stakeholders and regular liaison with the shaft personnel
• Effective management of the directional drill survey tool

Qualifications

• Competent A certificate for underground coal mine
• Gas testing Certificate for coal mine

Experience & Knowledge

• Extensive Experience in operating or managing an underground directional rig is essential
• Coal mining knowledge
• Knowledge of coal and coal qualities
• High regard for safety

Additional Information

• Drivers Licence
• Computer literate (MS Word and Excel, downloading of survey data)
• Assertiveness skills
• License to operate a directional drill
• Basic planning skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• Team player