RC Drilling Operator needed 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