Rig Operator

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TRS Staffing Solutions

Rustenburg

ZAR 25 000 - 45 000

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2 days ago

Job description

A fantastic opportunity awaits you in the heart of Africa's mining revolution. Join a large, well-respected company that has shattered the conventional mold with its groundbreaking drilling systems. Their alternative mining system not only challenges the inefficiencies of centralized, conventional compressed air mining methods but also leads the charge in sustainable and profitable mining operations.

Due to an expanding project pipeline and increasing workloads, the company is seeking Two (2) Long Hole Rig Operators with relevant experience and maintenance of rigs and related equipment. Will be accountable for the safe operation, set-up and tramming of the H80 LHR, achieving established daily operational targets, supply training, recording prescribed operational data and reports, ensuring maintenance of rig and related equipment. These roles will be based in Carletonville and Rustenburg,

Job 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.

Qualifications & Skill Requirements:

Matriculated or Equivalent with a recognized Blasting Certificate.
Drill Rig Certificate is essential.
At least 3 years’ experience as a Long Hole Rig Operator.
Medically fit for the position and environment.

To apply for this opportunity please email our exceptional recruitment consultant Roystone James at roystone.james@trssa.com / za.trsadd@trssa.com or apply via the link below.