Timberman at Murray & Roberts

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

• Effective daily team supervision and take charge within agreed parameters in line with legal and safety protocols
• Effective engineering maintenance, repairs and construction services to the shaft and station areas in line with quality standards and procedures
• Perform planned shaft examinations, identify sub-standard / non-conformance issues e.g. mechanical, electrical, air, water and cabling problems and resolve in line with procedures
• Safe and timeous timberman activities, including, on-level installation and repairs, manage and control shaft spillage and belt and loading levels, effectiveness of pipe and equipment installations, blast hanging boxes, tips, shoots etc.
• Sign legal declarations for a workplace, record and be in charge of explosive usage within area of responsibility
• Participate in the waiting place / pre-shift meetings to ensure desired parameters related to quality, quantity, cost and safety are understood
• Effective risk management and compliance with DMR, M&RC and Client’s policies, procedures, standards and safety protocols
• Effective communication at all levels to ensure safe and timeous workflows
• Effective self and team management in alignment with M&RC’s values

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

• Grade 12 or NQF 4 equivalent
• Certified Competent as a Timberman
• Blasting Certificate (Scheduled Mines)
• Onsetter Certificate
• Good English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lead a team and take legal accountability for the workplace
• Ability to identify rock strata conditions and their relevant supports
• Medically fit for underground physical work

Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:

• At least 2 years of experience as a Timberman in an underground mining environment
• Experience in being able to take charge of a crew and taking legal accountability
• Knowledge of shaft sinking, bank operations, vertical shaft equipping and civil construction.
• Knowledge of shaft loading systems and loading conveyors.
• Knowledge of operations and legal requirements relating to the Explosive Magazines or Explosive Master