Princ Operator Mining Ops at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• A principal Driller must ensure that work standards are met according to clients’ requirements, must be able to comply to the mine health and safety act. Acting as a Rig manager from time to time when required ensuring the smooth operations of the rig. Manage all employees and service providers on site.

Key Accountabilities

• Previous experience in a Directional Drilling environment would be advantageous.
• Be able to read and interpret a geology plans.
• Control of drilling and directional drilling systems.
• Taking important independent decisions regarding drilling activities.
• Interpret path-tracker information and plot it on site plan and Excels spreadsheets
• Keeping of records and generating shift reports.
• Do regular risk assessment or SLAM.
• Be able to calculate borehole position relative to Rig collar elevation.
• Inspection and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Empower team members to achieve results through task ownership.
• Responsible for personnel training and development.
• Must be able to achieve all QCDSM KPI’s agreed upon in the business unit.
• Be able operate all drill rig equipment.
• Be able to coordinates all rig moves and turns effectively.

Licences

• Valid Driver's Licenses

Formal Education

• National Senior Certificate / N3 Mathematics and Science 
• Formal tertiary qualification in engineering, drilling, geology and Colin Rice training or mining would be advantageous. 
• Valid Red Ticket and First Aid Certificate 

Experience:

• Experience in organizing activities in a drilling environment
• Experience in a production environment.

Working Experience

• Experience: 4+ relevant years