Pecker Operator Underground - Rustenburg at Sibanye-Stillwater

Minimum Required Qualification:

• ABET/Equivalent qualification

Technical Abilities and Skills

• Relevant Job Experience
•  Clear security screening record
•  Valid driver’s license (if applicable)
•  First aid certificate
•  Valid certificate of fitness

The Appointee should:

•  Valid certificate of fitness
•  Valid driver’s license (if applicable)

Advantageous Qualifications:

•  ABET level 1 or equivalent qualification
•  2-3 years’ experience as tip attendant/ conveyor and belt attendant

Additional Requirements:

•  Certificate of competence for operating a fixed hydraulic jackhammer(pecker)
•  Valid driver’s license (if applicable)

Key Responsibilities:

•  Utilise the fixed hydraulic jackhammer(pecker) to break large rocks that were delivered/ dumped onto the metal tipping and transfer grids
•  Clear obstructions on the metal grid transfer and tipping points by utilising the fixed hydraulic jackhammer(pecker) to keep an unobstructed flow of broken ore onto the conveyor system
•  Direct Load Haul and Dump machines(LHD’s) to tip, dump the content of the buckets onto the metal grids
•  Keep tip area clean of obstructions that inhibits the LHD machines to deliver their load onto the metal grid
•  Performs general maintenance and construction work when called upon by the supervisor that relates to the use and operation of the fixed hydraulic jackhammer(pecker)
•  Although the role of the operator will be operating the fixed hydraulic jackhammer(pecker), if the jackhammer is undergoing repairs or maintenance, the operator will use manual interventions