Drill Master (Without B Cert) at Murray & Roberts

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Execution of effective drilling and development to ensure daily production targets are met
• Effective planning, organizing, leading and control within area of responsibility 
• Effective supervision of drill rig operators to ensure adherence to work schedule
• Be 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 self and team management in alignment with M&RC's values
• Compliance with SHEQ, MRC and Client standards, policies and procedure

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Drill Rig Operator Certificate 
• Load Haul Dumper and Dump Truck operating license (advantageous)
• Valid EB Driver's License 
• Blasting Certificate/Trade Certificate (advantageous)
• Valid Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground 
• Good English verbal and written communication skills 
• Effective supervisory, job planning and numeracy skills
• Operation of drill in all aspects
• Installation of support, splitsets, mesh and resin bolts
• Drilling long anchors
• Making safe by barring/scaling with a rig and limiting damage to booms
• Drilling of various blast rounds with minimal overbreak
• Computer literate, ability to complete online training 

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

•  At least 4 years drilling experience on a trackless mining operation
•  Experience operating a Twin Boom Drill Rig (DD421) 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
•  Experience in operating Dump Trucks and Load Haul Dumpers
•  Extensive working experience in decline shaft development as a Drill Master
•  Experience in training Drill Operators and monitoring their performance
•  Proven track record of production achievements
•  Preference will be given to candidates with mechanised bolting experience
•  Good knowledge and experience of mechanised mining operations
•  Proven track record of production achievements