Operator I Raise Drilling
Position summary
Introduction
Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:
- Conduct safe and efficient underground excavations through the operation of large and small Raise Bore machines to achieve production targets
- Effective supervision of team’s daily tasks
- Cost containment through effective and safe use of raise bore drilling machines, adhere to OEM specifications
- Conduct morning meetings and complete the relevant checklists, risk /safety documents as required
- Self and team understand and comply with M&RC’s standards, policies, procedures and safety protocols
- Effective stakeholder engagement to ensure smooth workflows
- Effective self and team management and alignment with M&RC’s values and leadership initiatives
Minimum requirements
Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Certified as competent B
- Certified competent as a Raise Drilling Operator
- Engineering Trade Certificate [advantageous]
- Valid Driver’s License
- Good English communication skills (written and verbal)
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:
- At least 3 years of experience operating a raise drilling machine on a raise drilling operation
- Ability to supervise a team and complete administrative requirements [reporting, checklists, safety documentation]
- Understanding of a baseline risk assessment with ability to complete an issue based risk assessment independently [Essential]
- The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
- Murray & Roberts reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
- An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
- If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.