Construction Man (With Blasting/Trade) at Murray & Roberts

Job description
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Effective and efficient supervision of the mining construction crew to achieve production targets
• Plan, schedule and control activities to ensure availability of resources, materials and equipment
• Effective management of materials, consumables and explosives
• Participate in waiting place / pre-shift meetings and ensure parameters relating to quality, quantity, cost and safety are understood
• Team and self-perform drilling, blasting, lashing, shaft lining and equipping to standard
• Team and self-understand and comply with M&RC’s policies, procedures, standards
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation in compliance with DMR, M&RC and Client’s safety requirements
• Effective self and team management and alignment with MRC values and leadership initiatives
• Safe installation of conveyor transfer points, drive stations, tail ends, head ends, belt tensioning systems
• Safe installations and construction of pump stations, dam walls, piping and valves
• Supervise underground rigging installation and hooking points
• Comply with the lock out systems required on machinery and equipment
• Adhere to M&RC’s policies, procedures, standards and safety protocols

Minimum requirements
Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:

• Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF4)
• Blasting /Trade Certificate.
• Licence to Supervise or equivalent supervisory qualification
• Operating license for underground equipment
• Numeracy skills
• Supervisory skills
• Proficient in Microsoft [Word and Excel]
• Planning and organising skills
• Good English written and verbal communication skills

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• At least 4 years of experience in underground mining and underground construction work
• Experience supervising a team
• Knowledge of all construction work such as pipe installations, rail construction and concrete
• Shaft Working Experience
• Ability to perform risk assessment proficiently
• Working experience in an underground mining environment