23 hours ago
Job title : RC Drilling Operator
Job Location : North West,
Deadline : November 22, 2024
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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
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