Drill Master (Without B/Cert)
Position summary

Introduction
Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:
· Effective planning and organising of materials and equipment ensuring no wastage
· Execution of effective drilling and development to ensure daily production targets are met
· Effective planning, organising, leading and control within area of responsibility
· Effective supervision of drill rig operators to ensure adherence to work schedule
· Be alert and proactive in identifying and communicating equipment deficiencies
· Monitor and report on consumables used (bits, rods in R/m and shank and coupling usage)
· Effective self and team management in alignment with Cementation Africa values
· Compliance with SHEQ, Cementation Africa and Client standards, policies and procedures
Minimum requirements
- Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
- Bolter Operator Certificate
- Blasting Certificate (advantageous)
- Valid EB Driver's License
- Valid Medical Certificate of Fitness to work underground
- Good English verbal and written communication skills
- Operation of drill in all aspects
- Installation of support, splitsets, mesh and resin bolts
- Drilling long anchors
- At least 4 years drilling experience on a trackless mining operation
- Experience operating a bolter drill rig, installing weld mesh and split sets, drilling long anchors and drilling and installing quick-chem resin bolts with the same machine
- Extensive working experience in decline shaft development as a Drill Master (site specific)
- Experience in training Drill Operators and monitoring their performance
- Proven track record of production achievements
- Good knowledge and experience of mechanised mining operations
- Proven track record of production achievements
- The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
- Cementation Africa 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.