Tyre Handler at Tharisa

Role Contents 

Health and Safety

• Conduct risk and safety inspections, identifying and reporting any risks within the allocated area of operations and completing the requisite checklist recording the associated risks.
• Conduct a prestart safety checklist by inspecting the allocated Tyre Handler, identifying any risks and concerns, and escalating them to the control room and supervisor ensuring all safety requirements are met before the respective Tyre Handler is put into operation for the day.
• Conduct continuous risk assessments throughout the day by proactively identifying and reporting identified risks within the areas of operation and collaborating with the various departments to support and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain and manage one’s own health and safety across the area of operations by adhering to all health and safety protocols and procedures to minimise any incidents within the working environment.
• Promote a culture of Zero harm and emphasize compliance to TM policies, values, and ethics, so as to cultivate a workplace culture focused on safety and adherence to company policies, values, and ethical standard

Equipment Operations

• Conduct a prestart safety checklist by inspecting the allocated Tyre Handler, identifying any risks and concerns, and escalating them to the control room and supervisor ensuring all safety requirements are met before the respective mobile is put into operation for the day.
• Manage load and weight distribution across the various Tyre Handler being operated by understanding weight distribution requirements and constraints for the respective Tyre Handler to maintain stability and minimise damage.
• Manoeuvre the Tyre Handler into, around and across various sites, including confined and elevated spaces by analysing the various inclines and environmental factors to position the mobile for optimal loading, minimising unnecessary risk and managing the optimal load for transportation.
• Work according to the daily and weekly plan by engaging with the supervisor to understand the intended targets and notifying them of any potential delays (due to breakdowns or any other causes) to enable continuous monitoring of target achievements.
• Operate the various tools and compressors required to manage and maintain the tyre handler and the various forms of equipment on the mine ensuring all respective breakdowns tyres are repaired or replaced as needed.
• Conduct daily housekeeping across the various Tyre Handler’s that this role has worked with by cleaning the cabins, conducting an end of shift inspection on the Tyre Handler/s, and ensuring any required maintenance or cleaning is scheduled accordingly to keep the Tyre Handler in peak operational condition.

Daily Planning

• Work in line with the established timelines and pressures by driving adherence to the daily and weekly operational plans as well as prioritising adhoc daily requests for movements of loads outside of the allocated ‘block/s’.
• Work according to the daily and weekly plan by engaging with the supervisor to understand the intended targets and notifying them of any potential delays (due to breakdowns or any other causes) to enable continuous monitoring of target achievements

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Matric/Grade 12 (NQF4)
• Code 10 Drivers Licence
• Tyre Handler Certificate

Job-specific experience:

• Minimum of 0-1 year of experience having worked in a similar type of role, in the mining or heavy industry environment.