TM3 Axess Rig Operator

Implats; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Implats is seeking an Axess Rig Operator to operate a mobile mechanized rig underground per drill plans while adhering to safety and SOP standards. The role requires 1–3 years’ experience and certification in axial operations and related safety procedures.

You will receive daily work instructions, perform drilling and anchoring tasks, and ensure proper maintenance and safe machine operation in a challenging mining environment.

Qualifications

• Competent in confined spaces and mining safety procedures.
• Requires Drill/Axess rig operating familiarity and safety discipline.
• Includes RFAC and HTS certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Obtain daily and weekly work instructions from the supervisor.
• Operate Axess rig efficiently to meet quality targets.
• Ensure tramming of machinery adheres to standards.
• Drill vertical and horizontal face and support holes with correct drill steel length.
• Assist with drill steel extension and removal as needed.
• Drill holes and install long anchors per mine standards.
• Maintain safety standards and proper equipment operation.
• Conduct basic pre-shift equipment checks via checklist.
• Follow traffic management procedures and know fire suppression basics.
• Report safety concerns and equipment breakdowns promptly.

Skills

Confined Spaces

Planning and Organizing

Hand-eye coordination

RFAC and HTS certificates

HTS Heat Tolerance Screening

Job description

Operates a mobile mechanized axess rig underground according to the drill plan whilst adhering to the standard operating procedures and required mining and safety standards.

COMPETENCIES:

• Competent within Confined Spaces
• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Hand-eye co-ordination (Dover)
• RFAC and HTS (Rehabilitation Fitness Assessment certificate)
• HTS (Heat Tolerance Screening)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtains daily and weekly work instructions from the immediate Supervisor.
• Performs efficient Axess rig operation to achieve targets within set quality standards.
• Ensures tramming of machinery is according to standards.
• Adheres to standard for drilling both vertical and horizontal (face and support) using correct drill steel length.
• Must be able to work with someone assisting with drill steel extension and removal.
• Drill holes and install long anchors as per Mine standard and recommendations.
• Ensures that all work conducted is performed to the required safety standards and specifications.
• Always ensures safe and proper running of machinery
• Conducts basic maintenance activities on equipment – checklist to be completed before the shift.
• Adheres to traffic management procedure.
• Has knowledge of operation of fire suppression system of the machine.
• Has knowledge of process to follow in case of on-board fire.
• Reports any deviations (safety concerns) to the immediate Shift/team Supervisor.
• Reports any breakdown to control room and shift supervisor as per the procedure.
• Provides relevant support to stakeholders to ensure team objectives are achieved.
• Adheres to safety regulations and mine standards, procedures and practices and reports non-compliance.
• Performs regular inspections in area of work and report hazards to ensure environment is safety and hazard free and recommends remedial action where necessary
• Axess Rig Competency Certificate is essential.
• 1-3 years' experience as Axess Rig Operator is essential.