1. PRODUCTION DRILL RIG OPERATORS x 12

Role Summary

Reporting to the Drilling Supervisor, you will be responsible for safe operation of the open pit drill rigs. Your duties will include but not limited to the following:

Job Responsibilities

• Safe operation of the drills for blasting purposes according to the mine plan
• Communicating regularly with other crew members to ensure that operations are proceeding as planned
• Report all safety concerns and breakdowns observed on and around the machine and on the drill pattern
• Report machine breakdowns through the stablished reporting procedure
• Meet drilling meterage target per shift as scheduled
• Any other tasks as assigned by the supervisor or superior

Experience & Qualifications

• MUST have a certificate of competence to operate a surface production drill rig that uses down the hole or top hammer
• MUST be able to read and write
• Minimum relevant experience of 4 years drilling
• Should have a basic understanding of the various components of the equipment, how they work together and how to troubleshoot any issues that may arise
• Prior exposure to Sandvik Leopard DI650i, Pantera DP1500i, Epiroc D55, Atlas Copco T35, Sunward SWDE 120B will be an added advantage