2 x Long Hole Rig Operators - Mining - Northwest

AGC Mining Recruitment Pty Ltd; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A mining company in South Africa is seeking skilled Long Hole Rig Operators to operate and maintain drilling equipment safely. The ideal candidates should have a Grade 12, a Blasting Certificate, and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include machine setup, drilling, and ensuring safety standards are met. Competitive market-related salary offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as Long Hole Rig Operator.
• Ability to adhere to safety procedures.
• Experience in performing pre-use inspections and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and set up the HPS H80 LHR drill rig.
• Maintain safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on drilling equipment.
• Drill holes according to design and report safety concerns.

Skills

Machine setup procedures

Equipment maintenance

Problem diagnosis

Education

Grade 12

Blasting Certificate

Valid certificate of physical fitness

Job description

About the job 2 x Long Hole Rig Operators - Mining - Northwest

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.
• Minimum 3 years experience as Long Hole Rig Operator.
• Valid certificate of physical fitness.

Salary: Market Related

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