Role Context
Compliance, Risk and Safety
Attend daily safety meetings with the RC Drilling Foreman to discuss risk assessments prior to any drilling work being conducted, to identify and report any substandard conditions
Participate in all safety initiatives and attend safety meetings to support identification and reporting of any safety hazards and unsafe work practices
Participate in risk assessments, including checking safe usage of drilling equipment and proper usage of PPE, to support the maintenance of a safe working environment
Support a safe work environment, by checking the RC Rig prior to starting operations, marking items according to the pre-checklist to ensure all safety measures are met
Sign the Safety Declaration, together with the Foreman and RC Drilling team, prior to starting drilling operations, to indicate the block to be drilled has passed the safety inspection
Check the block to be drilled is barricaded off prior to drilling to prevent injuries or accidents
RC Drilling Operations
Conduct RC drilling operations, in accordance with established procedures and safety protocols, and maintain high levels of productivity by efficiently completing drilling tasks within specified timeframes and achieving set targets
Optimise drilling techniques to maximise drilling rates while maintaining accuracy and precision in sample collection
Measure each drilled hole, using relevant equipment, to check holes are drilled to the correct depth according to the drill plan
Strictly adhere to safety protocols and procedures, including the drill plan, during drilling operations to minimise accidents, injuries and equipment damage
Employ proper drilling techniques and monitor sample integrity throughout the process to ensure the collection of high-quality samples
Adhere to sample labelling and recording protocols to maintain accurate data for analysis
Conduct regular quality control checks on drilling parameters and equipment performance to ensure accuracy and consistency
Collect and transport drilled RC holes and the corresponding drill chip tray from the pit to the geology processing area to enable quality control of geological samples
Continuously observe and maintain the drilling cadence of the machine monitoring for dust and inefficiency
Plug holes and discard sample remains according to procedure, to support site rehabilitation
Remove rods upon drilling completion, ensuring there is no contamination or damage to other drill holes
Resource Management
Determine resource needs within own area of responsibility to achieve individual role outcomes. Request required assets and resources for the fulfilment of work duties to attain quality work outputs
Use assets and resources optimally within own area of responsibility.
Inspect equipment, reporting on those reaching the end of their lifespan to management, to ensure proper functioning
Stakeholder Relations
Engage with all relevant Departments on issues of the area of specialisation, as directed by the Manager.
Communicate with internal and/or external stakeholders, where required, to achieve work objectives and to maintain relationships.
Communicate with the Survey team to receive instructions on where to plot the drill holes
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:
Grade 12 (NQF4) with Mathematics and Physical Science as subjects
Job specific experience
Up to five (05) year of RC drilling experience in the mining environment is an advantage
Good verbal and written communication skills
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