2 x Long Hole Rig Operators - Mining - Northwest

About the position

Our client based in the North West Province is seeking a skilled and experienced Long Hole Rig Operators. This role is accountable for the safe operation, set-up and tramming of the HPS H80 LHR, achieving established daily operational targets, give training, recording prescribed operational data and reports, ensuring maintenance of rig and related equipment HPS equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintains Safety, Health and Environmental practices according to standards and procedures.
• Performing proper machine setup procedures.
• Carries out a pre-use inspection by using a checklist and physically testing the equipment.
• Drills required holes using the relevant drill rig according to set standards and procedures, diagnoses problem areas and reports any safety concerns to relevant Supervisor e.g., flammable gas detection, bad ground conditions, ventilation deficiency.
• Maintains and performs repairs on equipment according to standards and procedures e.g., replace mechanical and electrical components, scheduled planned maintenance, fault finding.
• Performs end of shift procedures.
• Performs any other activities as per instruction necessary for the effective completion of his work.
• Operating H80 LHR to drill long hole holes as per drill design.

Requirements:

• Grade 12.
• Blasting Certificate.
• Drill Rig Certificate.
• Minimum 3 years experience as Long Hole Rig Operator.
• Valid certificate of physical fitness.

Salary: Market Related

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