Job Description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS





Matric certificate/ equivalent


Certificate of Competency as a Raisebore Operator


Competency A & B will be an advantage


Valid driver's license & own reliable transport


No criminal record, be able to successfully pass all SAPS and Client screening processes


Medically Fit to work underground





EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS





3 years' underground experience as Raise Boring Operator


Raiseboring & drilling machines & systems


Operation of Robotic Shaft Liner will be an added advantage


Be able to work flexible hours and willing to relocate


Be willing to work outside the borders of South Africa





ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES





Checking all Health & Safety issues around your workplace, equipment, and subordinates


Ensure the machine is assembled according to the procedures & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturer's specifications


Inspect the hanging wall & make sure that it is safe


Check if eye bolts are secured


Clean footwall in accordance with procedure & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturers specifications


Line-up holes & drilling in accordance with marked spots, direction, procedure& Code of Practices as well as the manufacturers specifications


Be able to work at heights


Monitoring the performance of the machine ensuring optimal performance


Ensure that the following daily maintenance is conducted in accordance with procedure & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturer's specifications before commencing drilling:


Routine maintenance of equipment, determining the causes of operating errors Hydraulic hoses & electric cabling to be suspended separately Electric pack doors to be kept closed in order to prevent water from entering electric pack No oil leaks on hydraulic power pack or machine Reporting of defects in equipment Monitoring & reporting malfunction of any device/ gauge on equipment Store equipment in a safe place on completion of drilling or on completion of working shift * Be responsible and accountable for tools and equipment