Drill Rig Operator – Eland needed at Northam Platinum

Job description
Northam Eland Platinum Mine has an exciting opportunity for a Drill Rig Operator who will be responsible for performing safe barring practices, support and service holes for blasting by means of Access Rig Drill Rig machine. Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to promote “Smart Platinum Mining “, delivering on metals (PGMs) including platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium and osmium.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or NQF level 4 equivalent qualification is essential
• Competent B certificate of competency
• Drill Rig Operator Certificate of competency
• Proven track record (Record of Service)

Experience

• Minimum Five (5) years’ proven drilling experience in a mining environment
• Operating and drilling experience with a Drill Rig machine
• Key performance areas
• As our Drill Rig Operator some of your responsibilities will include but not limited to: 
• Daily inspect, testing and operation of Drill Rig
• Drilling of support units
• Drilling of declines (sinking)
• Drilling of strike drives and other excavations
• Monitor and check that barring is done in a safe manner according to mine standard
• Conduct a continuous risk assessment in the workplace
• To drill and install mesh and appropriate support as per mine’s recommendation and procedure

Additional requirements

• Subject to passing a dover assessment
• Medical Certificate of Fitness