Roof Bolter Operator at De Beers Group

Job Description
Your responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation and health, safety, environmental and security policies and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion.
• Takeover/ handover shift from off/on-going bolter operator, attend to any abnormalities first, and then report to the supervisor to receive further instructions.
• Perform visual Inspections of equipment before, and during operation according to departmental procedure to minimise breakdowns and operational losses by the timeous reporting of defects / abnormalities to Supervisor.
• Operate equipment according to relevant mining requirements and Standard Operating Procedures to achieve daily bolting and support targets.
• Report and record relevant operational data as required by department procedures to compile production reports.
• Conduct efficient housekeeping of equipment and work area in accordance with departmental requirements.
• Participate in cost saving initiatives and adhere to financial procedures.

This role is in the Mining department at a BU level reporting to the Shift Boss.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / N3 / Equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Competent B certificate

Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 year’s practical experience of operating a roof bolter in a Trackless underground mining environment
• Sound knowledge and experience of:
• Underground mining practices and operations
• Underground drilling knowledge and skills
• Safety, Health and Environmental Legislation and standards applicable to underground mining
• The incumbent will be required to work shifts

Additional Requirements

• Code B Driver’s License
• Required classification as per VTS testing for specific role (Orange +)
• Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground
• The post is dependent on the successful completion of the Company’s pre-employment protocol such as qualifications verification, relevant psychometric assessments and a clear security clearance
• An underground blasting ticket will be advantageous

Closing Date: 17th, July 2022