Junior Operator Raise Drilling - Pietersburg at Murray & Roberts

Job description

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

• Effectively supervise the daily tasks of the general workers allocated
• Conduct safe and efficient underground excavations through the operation of a small Raise Bore machine to achieve production target
• Cost containment through effective and safe use of raise bore drilling machines, adhere to OEM specifications
• Follow lock out procedures
• Participate in morning meetings and complete the relevant checklist, risk/safety documents as required
• Effective stakeholders engagement to ensure smooth workflows
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation, escalate and report
• Self and team understand and comply with M&RC’s standards, policies, procedures and safety protocols
• Effective self and team management and alignment with M&RC’s values and leadership initiatives

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Certified as competent B
• Certified competent as a Raise Drilling Operator
• Valid Driver’s license
• Good English communication skills (written and verbal)

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• At least 2 years of experience as a Learner Operator Raise Drilling in the mining industry.
• Ability to supervise a team and complete administrative requirements [reporting, checklists, safety documentation]
• Understanding of a baseline risk assessment with ability to complete an issue based risk assessment independently.