Mineral Resources Practitioner Strata Control at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To identify and locate geological features and make support recommendations
• To investigate Fall of Ground occurrences and adverse rock conditions in safe manner and make support recommendations
• To utilise his/her skills and knowledge and apply it within provided Strata Control systems, processes, policies, procedures and resources, to meet the short-term demands in a defined area, as determined by the HOD. Takes cognisance of Mine Health, Safety and Environmental standards and procedures, recognising applicable legislation and best practice principles. The ultimate goal and aim are to perform the daily activities in his/her defined area, in a responsible manner, with quality and quantity of work as priority
• Assess operations and procedures carried out by production personnel underground i.e., cutting of pillars, barring and making safe, introduction of new support unit, etc

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Geological Features:

• Identify geological features by means of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR)
• Locate unstable geological features
• Determine size, type and location of support
• Conduct rock related monthly risk assessments

Rock Mechanics Report:

• Issue Rock Mechanics support recommendations:
• Indicate type and standard of temporary and permanent support
• Selection of support type based on rock mass assessment in the excavations

Support Audit:

• Conduct the Support Audit
• Identify non-conforming supports and make recommendations for corrective action

Fall-Of-Ground:

• Investigate Fall of Ground (FOG) occurrences and make recommendations for corrective action

RQD Analysis:

• Conduct Rock Quality Designation (RQD) analysis of borehole cores

Point Load Test and UCS:

• Determine Point Load and calculate Uniaxial Compressive Strength (UCS)

Training:

• Conduct on the job training on geological hazards in the workplace Regularly

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Behavioural Competencies:

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Workplace Competencies:

Skills:

• Hazard identification skills
• Risk Management skills
• Decision making skills
• Problem solving skills
• Report writing skills

Knowledge:

• Strata Control and Mining

Key customers:

• Supervisors / Managers (various disciplines) Geology, Mining
• Full time Health and Safety Representatives
• Workplace Health and Safety Representatives
• Employees
• Contractors
• Suppliers

Requirements

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Practical Strata Control Certificate (COM)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Mining