Drill Operators x12

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