• Certificate
• Namibia,
• Posted 5 months ago
• This position has been filled

Job Description:

Long Hole Drill Operators with underground long hole stoping experience required for a shaft sinking mining underground development for a major contracting firm. The project is based in Namibia. Will be responsible for drilling of the unit and/or any other tasks allocated from time to time. Must be fit to go underground. High-speed mining development and mining construction to meet the evolving Africa market requirements.

Position details:
Primary purpose: Operating and drilling deep holes to be blasted in underground workplace.

Job description:

• Control and operate drills.
• Drill blast holes.
• Select/change drill to suit task.
• Observe pressure gauge and move throttles & levers in order to control the speed of rotary tables.
• Regulate pressure of tools at bottoms of boreholes.
• Perform risk assessments (general and mini).
• Complying with the health and safety policy.
• Comply with the quality control plan of site.
• Inspect hanging wall and make safe if unsafe.
• Check if eye bolts are secure.
• Clean footwall in accordance with procedure.
• Machine operations line up holes and drill in accordance with procedure.
• Ensure that daily maintenance is carried out before commencing drilling.
• Ensure that hydraulic hoses and electric cabling are suspended separately.
• Ensure that electric pack doors are kept closed in order to prevent water from entering electric pack.
• Ensure that there are no oil leaks on hydraulic power pack or machine.
• Conduct daily check list on machine and ensure machine is operating within spec.
• Report any deviations immediately to Foreman.
• Administration record operational info in Operators’ Report Book before commencement of drilling operations.
• Record hour meter reading in Operators’ Report Book at end of shift.
• Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental.
• Ensure that you are equipped with safety clothing before proceeding underground.
• Inspect and make the work site safe before work starts.
• Ensure that you work safely and are familiar with environmental impact register, including material safety data sheets.
• Evaluate adherence to risk assessment daily.
• Report all incidents to Foreman.
• During underground operations, working place must be examined – findings of examination to be logged in daily report.
• Knowledge of Site / SHEQ standard.

Location (country, city): Namibia

Job Qualification & Experience:

• Grade 12. Qualified as a Drill Rig Operator in mining, with relevant certificates.
• Medically fit to go underground.
• Five years’ experience as an Operator (at least two years shaft and sinking experience).
• Drill rig operating skills, organisational skills, interpersonal skills, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Committed, able to demonstrate proficiency in safety management.
• Good value system, good work ethics & professional conduct.
• Business awareness, meet milestones and goals.
• Knowledge of mechanics & hydraulics, firefighting certificate, acclimatised to mining environment.

Company Description:

Our client is a leading contracting, engineering and construction services company. It has developed skills, installed infrastructure and delivered services successfully making a noteworthy contribution to sustainable socio-economic development. Mining, shaft sinking, engineering, project management.

Culture and values: High-level emphasis on risk and workplace safety. Customer value driven. High performance/operational excellence culture. Emphasis on employee development. Innovation/ continuous improvement environment. Value on social responsibility.

This advert is being advertised in collaboration with our recruitment partner MCHIR.