Active Jobs at Tharisa

Role Context

Compliance, Risk and Safety

• Attend daily safety meetings with the RC Drilling Foreman to discuss risk assessments prior to any drilling work being conducted, to identify and report any substandard conditions
• Participate in all safety initiatives and attend safety meetings to support identification and reporting of any safety hazards and unsafe work practices
• Participate in risk assessments, including checking safe usage of drilling equipment and proper usage of PPE, to support the maintenance of a safe working environment
• Support a safe work environment, by checking the RC Rig prior to starting operations, marking items according to the pre-checklist to ensure all safety measures are met
• Sign the Safety Declaration, together with the Foreman and RC Drilling team, prior to starting drilling operations, to indicate the block to be drilled has passed the safety inspection
• Check the block to be drilled is barricaded off prior to drilling to prevent injuries or accidents

RC Drilling Operations

• Conduct RC drilling operations, in accordance with established procedures and safety protocols, and maintain high levels of productivity by efficiently completing drilling tasks within specified timeframes and achieving set targets
• Optimise drilling techniques to maximise drilling rates while maintaining accuracy and precision in sample collection
• Measure each drilled hole, using relevant equipment, to check holes are drilled to the correct depth according to the drill plan
• Strictly adhere to safety protocols and procedures, including the drill plan, during drilling operations to minimise accidents, injuries and equipment damage
• Employ proper drilling techniques and monitor sample integrity throughout the process to ensure the collection of high-quality samples
• Adhere to sample labelling and recording protocols to maintain accurate data for analysis
• Conduct regular quality control checks on drilling parameters and equipment performance to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Collect and transport drilled RC holes and the corresponding drill chip tray from the pit to the geology processing area to enable quality control of geological samples
• Continuously observe and maintain the drilling cadence of the machine monitoring for dust and inefficiency
• Plug holes and discard sample remains according to procedure, to support site rehabilitation
• Remove rods upon drilling completion, ensuring there is no contamination or damage to other drill holes

Resource Management

• Determine resource needs within own area of responsibility to achieve individual role outcomes. Request required assets and resources for the fulfilment of work duties to attain quality work outputs
• Use assets and resources optimally within own area of responsibility.
• Inspect equipment, reporting on those reaching the end of their lifespan to management, to ensure proper functioning

Stakeholder Relations

• Engage with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of specialisation, as directed by the Manager.
• Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, where required, to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships.
• Communicate with the Survey team to receive instructions on where to plot the drill holes

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (NQF4) with Mathematics and Physical Science as subjects

Job specific experience

• Up to five (05) year of RC drilling experience in the mining environment is an advantage
• Good verbal and written communication skills

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Role Context

• Reports to the Load & Haul Foreman
• Ensure that the truck factor is achieved
• Any damages are reported and attend to urgently
• Reach daily production targets
• Executive daily approved plan
• Load to the required elevation using grade box
• Continuous feeding of reef to the crushers and waste to TSF
• Scale the highwall
• Do not load big rocks on the trucks
• Do not load un-blasted hard surface
• Assist load & haul supervisors to execute their work safely and cost-effectively
• Create and maintain and healthy relationship with other employees and all managers

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/ NQF Level 4
• Relevant licence of operation for the Excavator Operator

Job specific experience:

• Code 10 driver license for multi-skilling purpose
• Must pass both medical and dover tests
• Minimum of 1 year as an excavator operator
• 1 year mining experience in open cast mining will be an advantage

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Role Context

Operational Delivery

• Safely execute critical maintenance tasks by proactively inspecting all equipment including but not limited to generators, transformers, compressors at the lab in line with set standards and procedures.
• Participate in and execute lab shutdown activities to ensure timely completion of shutdown activities as per the scheduled plan and defined timelines and effectively communicate and coordinate among the team to prevent delays and minimise downtime.
• Assemble, install and test all electrical components and mechanical equipment including apparatus and fixtures using hand tools and power tools to ensure safe and secure equipment utilisation in line with safety standards.
• Diagnose and correct any system malfunctions in order to locate any causes of breakdowns and put corrective measures in place to minimise downtime.
• Evaluate and analyse through root cause analysis to determine breakdown causes or malfunctioning equipment and structure to identify areas for modifications or repairs and execute corrective actions.
• Participate in the planning of equipment layout and execute layout and installation activities based on specifications.
• Implement a system for tracking equipment performance and identifying areas for enhancement by regularly reviewing and updating maintenance procedures based on lessons learned.
• Execute electrical maintenance tasks using a standardised wiring procedure to ensure electrical safety and apply proper wiring techniques whilst also implement a preventative maintenance schedule for electrical components.

Resource Management

• Determine resource needs and management thereof within own area of responsibility to achieve individual role outcomes.
• Maintain good housekeeping principles to ensure area of work is kept clean and in a safe condition, removing all unused equipment or tools.
• Follow a standardised commissioning procedure by conducting final inspections before equipment handover and ensure proper documentation and communication for a seamless handover process.

Stakeholder Relations

• Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, where required, to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships.
• Advise management and end-users regarding continued utilisation of equipment by highlighting potential hazards and risks to ensure safety and minimise risk.
• Collaborate with the operations and engineering team to understand customer needs and implement predictive maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and optimise asset care processes based on equipment performance data.
• Engage with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of specialisation, as directed by the Electrical Foreman.

Compliance, Risk and Safety

• Conduct pre-work risk assessment prior to performing any tasks by isolating and testing to identify potential risks and put controls in place to mitigate risk.
• Provide clear guidelines and expectations to assistants and contractors and conduct regular training and knowledge transfer to ensure all personnel are aware of safety protocols and quality standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits, utilise and encourage personal protective equipment (PPE) and clearly communicate safety concerns.
• Follow a comprehensive inspection checklist based on industry standards to apply effective inspection techniques and conduct regular equipment audits to ensure compliance.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 (NQF 4)

Certifications:

• Red sealed Millwright Trade certificate Technical Qualifications: Red sealed Millwright Trade certificate or SAQA Verified millwright Trade Certificate

Job specific experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience