Raisebore Operator - Sasol Shondoni Site

REDPATH MINING; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Durban is seeking an experienced Raisebore Operator to ensure efficient operations and adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have a Matric certificate and hold a Section 13 Trade qualification. The role emphasizes the importance of maintaining equipment, monitoring performance, and ensuring workplace safety. Flexibility in working hours and willingness to relocate outside South Africa are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transport.
• No criminal record, able to pass screening processes.
• Medically fit to work underground.

Responsibilities

• Check all Health & Safety issues around workplace and equipment.
• Ensure machine assembly follows procedures and specifications.
• Monitor machine performance ensuring optimal operation.

Skills

Underground experience as Raise Boring Operator

Operation of Robotic Shaft Liner

Flexible working hours

Education

Matric certificate/ equivalent

Section 13 Trade (Mechanical or Electrical)

Certificate of Competency as a Raisebore Operator

Job description

Minimum Requirements

Matric certificate/ equivalent

A Section 13 Trade (Mechanical or Electrical) will be an advantage

Certificate of Competency as a Raisebore Operator (recommended)

Competency A & B will be an advantage

Valid driver’s license & own reliable transport

No criminal record, be able to successfully pass all SAPS and Client screening processes

Medically Fit to work underground

Experience, Knowledge & Skills

3 years’ underground experience as Raise Boring Operator (recommended)

Raiseboring & drilling machines & systems

Operation of Robotic Shaft Liner will be an added advantage

Be able to work flexible hours and willing to relocate

Be willing to work outside the borders of South Africa

Roles & Responsibilities

Checking all Health & Safety issues around your workplace, equipment, and subordinates

Ensure the machine is assembled according to the procedures & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturer’s specifications

Inspect the hanging wall & make sure that it is safe

Check if eye bolts are secured

Clean footwall in accordance with procedure & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturers specifications

Line-up holes & drilling in accordance with marked spots, direction, procedure & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturers specifications

Be able to work at heights

Monitoring the performance of the machine ensuring optimal performance

Ensure That The Following Daily Maintenance Is Conducted In Accordance With Procedure & Code Of Practices As Well As The Manufacturer’s Specifications Before Commencing Drilling

• Routine maintenance of equipment, determining the causes of operating errors
• Hydraulic hoses & electric cabling to be suspended separately
• Electric pack doors to be kept closed to prevent water from entering electric pack
• No oil leaks on hydraulic power pack or machine
• Reporting of defects in equipment
• Monitoring & reporting malfunction of any device/ gauge on equipment
• Store equipment in a safe place on completion of drilling or on completion of working shift
• Be responsible and accountable for tools and equipment