Job Title: Drill Specialist (Mesh with Booms) Recruiter: Murray & Roberts REF: MR-00001893 AA/EE: Not Applicable Contract Permanent Location: Limpopo Available: ASAP Category: Mining Offer: Market Related Introduction… Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Drill Specialist (Mesh with Booms). The successful candidate will report to the Shift Supervisor Mining.The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents. Minimum Requirements… Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills: Grade 12 or equivalent Drilling Certificate Load Haul Dumper and Dump Truck operating license Blasting Certificate (advantageous) Effective job planning skills Ability to train and impart knowledge Communication skills (written and verbal) Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:At least 8 years drilling experience on a trackless mining operation Experience operating a Twin Boom Drill Rig with split feeds, drilling the development face in various ways, installing weld mesh and split sets, drilling long anchors and drilling and installing quick-chem resin bolts with the same machine Experience in operating Dump Trucks and Load Haul Dumpers Extensive working experience in decline shaft development as a Drill Master Experience in training Drill Operators and monitoring their performance Proven track record of production achievements Mechanised bolting experience preferred Job Specification… The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to: Operation of drill in all aspects. Installation of support, splitsets, mesh and resin bolts. Drilling long anchors. Making safe by barring/scalling with a rig and limiting damage to booms. Drilling of various blast rounds with minimal overbreak. Effective planning and organising of materials and equipment ensuring no wastage. Effective self and team management, aligned to MRCs values. Effective team work. Execution of effective drilling and development. Compliance with SHEQ, MRC and Client standards, policies and procedures. Murray & Roberts Cementation is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment APPLY NOW
