Underground Drill Rig Operator for Trackless Mining

Express Employment Professionals; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals has an urgent opening for a Drill Rig Operator in an underground chrome mining context in Limpopo. The role requires proven trackless mining experience and hands-on operation of underground drilling equipment to follow approved drilling patterns and specifications.

Applicant must hold Grade 12 and OEM Drill Rig Operator training, with at least 5 years underground experience and 2 years drilling rig operation.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• OEM Drill Rig Operator training/competency is required.
• Relevant OEM competency for other underground mining machines will be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years' underground trackless mining experience.
• Minimum 2 years' proven Drill Rig Operator experience.
• Proven experience operating underground drilling equipment in a mining environment.
• Ability to accurately follow drilling patterns, instructions and specifications.
• Practical understanding of underground mining and drilling operations.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate underground drill rigs and associated equipment.
• Position and align drill rigs according to approved drilling plans and patterns.
• Drill blast holes to the required depth, angle, spacing and position.
• Monitor drilling progress, penetration rates, pressure and other operating parameters.
• Adjust drilling parameters where required and ensure drilling remains within required tolerances.
• Conduct equipment inspections before, during and after operations.
• Monitor ground conditions and immediately report unsafe or abnormal conditions.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and good housekeeping.
• Complete operator checklists, inspection records and production documentation.
• Comply with all mine health and safety requirements, drilling/blasting procedures and machine safety protocols.

Skills

Underground drilling

Drill rig operation

Safety compliance

Equipment inspections

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

OEM Drill Rig Operator training/competency

Experience with underground mining equipment

Job description

Express Employment Professionals has an urgent opening for a Drill Rig Operator in an underground chrome mining context in Limpopo. The role requires proven trackless mining experience and hands-on operation of underground drilling equipment to follow approved drilling patterns and specifications.

Applicant must hold Grade 12 and OEM Drill Rig Operator training, with at least 5 years underground experience and 2 years drilling rig operation.