Drill Rig Operator at Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 10/Standard 8 Certificate.
• Competent B Certificate.
• Code 08 (B) Driver’s Licence.

EXPERIENCE (including but not limited to):

• Completion of relevant approved training programme.
• Advantageous: 6 months practical experience as Competent Operator on Drill Rig.

DUTIES (including but not limited to):

• Safely operate the Drill Rig within designated areas and in accordance with set operating standards in order to achieve set production requirements.
• Operate the Drill Rig to achieve production requirements. Operate and control single machine following correct and safe operating procedures. Continuously observe/monitor component performance against standards to identify any sub performance/non-conformance or deviations, and report to Supervisor.
• Do pre-shift inspection of machines, machine parts, and/or components of the production line to ensure production flow according to standards within prescribed processes and procedures.
• When equipment is faulty and at end of the shift, ensure lock-out procedure is followed and failure time recorded, report timeously to control room and supervisor.
• Perform minor maintenance on the Drill Rig by greasing the boom, replacing bolts on drifter and changing consumables. Report all other maintenance issues to the Artisan.