Junior Operator Raise Drilling at Murray & Roberts

Introduction

• Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Junior Operator Raise Drilling, to be based at the Elands Mine near Britz, North West. The successful candidate will report to the Shift Supervisor Raise Drilling.

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

• Effectively supervise the daily tasks of the general workers allocated
• Conduct safe and efficient underground excavations through the operation of a small Raise Bore machine to achieve production target
• Cost containment through effective and safe use of raise bore drilling machines, adhere to OEM specifications
• Follow lock out procedures
• Participate in morning meetings and complete the relevant checklist, risk/safety documents as required
• Effective stakeholders engagement to ensure smooth workflows
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation, escalate and report
• Self and team understand and comply with M&RC’s standards, policies, procedures and safety protocols
• 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:

• Effectively supervise the daily tasks of the general workers allocated
• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Certified as competent B
• Certified competent as a Raise Drilling Operator
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Good English communication skills (written and verbal)

 
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• Effectively supervise the daily tasks of the general workers allocated
• At least 2 years of experience as a Learner Operator Raise Drilling in the mining industry
• 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