Job Description

Job Req Id6115Closing Date21 November 2024OMEMRS : MiningLocationSecunda, MpumalangaPurpose of JobTo assess the underground mining workings for stable excavations and roof and sidewall skin management To evaluate the effectiveness of recommended support and do compliance audits (incl. reporting) of controls implementation in supported areas.Key AccountabilitiesApply the Rock Engineering systems and tools
Conduct routine, ad-hoc or requested inspections to assess rock mass condition and control plan effectiveness
Monitor compliance to support and excavation standards
Participate in short term planning and production meetings
Provide coaching to mining personnel during routine inspections
Respond to red triggers and report to Rock Engineer by quickest means available
Assist with the proactive identification of significant ground-related hazards; and
Provide appropriate participation in or assistance with the investigation of fall of ground incidents and reportable falls of ground including the completion of the rock engineering aspects of the official accident report and inputs into the SAMRASS 3 report
Qualified as Strata Control officer and found competent by Chamber of Mines
Develop self in obtaining Rock engineer certificate of Competency
Be able to work independently within the safety framework of the mine
Safety mindset as top priority
Report writing to Rock Engineer Services department and Operations
Compliance and corrective actions must be issued and followed up
Integrity to be demonstrated
Facilitation skills and training capability to coach operation teams
Communication skills and assertiveness to discuss findings and report on deviations and control effectiveness.
Contribute and give inputs in the short-term planning meetings and work sessions with individual mine overseers and in team base at meetingsFormal EducationHigh School / School Diploma or similarCertificateStrata Control Officer CertificateWorking ExperienceExperience: 6+ relevant yearsRequired Personal and Professional SkillsBC_Communicates EffectivelyTC_Action PlanningTC_Engineering TechnologyBC_Manages ComplexityBC_Plans and AlignsTC_Engineering designTC_SHE Policies, Procedures and StandardsBC_Decision QualityTC_Engineering DevelopmentBC_Ensures Accountability

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