Drill Rig Operator (MMS07) x32
- Junior Certificate plus mine related skills and experience
- Experience on epiroc DM30, Sandvik DI550, Di650 drill rigs
- Class B
- 4 years experience in open pit mining
The duties of a drill operator include, but are not limited to:
- Operating a jackhammer to break up hard surfaces such as concrete or rock
- Inspecting the progress of a drill site at regular intervals to ensure that it is progressing according to schedule
- Reporting any problems with equipment or procedures to supervisors or engineering staff as necessary
- Reviewing blueprints or other plans to determine where to begin drilling holes
- Assisting an engineer or geologist in planning where to drill in order to obtain samples of minerals or rock for testing purposes
- Monitoring equipment to ensure that it is working properly and taking steps to repair it if it malfunctions
- Operating a variety of drilling equipment including rotary rigs, percussion rigs, cable tool rigs, and air hammer rigs
- Maintaining the safety of fellow workers by observing for unsafe conditions and reporting them to supervisors
- Installing and removing drilling equipment as needed to drill holes in the earth
APPLICATION DETAILS
The Human Resources Manager
Medupi Mining Services
Email: recruitment@medupimining.com
Submissions must be strictly via email and must have the job reference code
Closing Date: 30 April 2024