Website Redpath Mining
Redpath Mining is a global underground mining contractor and engineering firm with a strong reputation for tackling complex projects in challenging environments.
Redpath Mining is a global underground mining contractor and engineering firm with a strong reputation for tackling complex projects in challenging environments. The company was founded in Canada in 1962 by J.S. Redpath and has since expanded its operations worldwide. The company offers a full suite of services for the underground mining industry, including shaft sinking, mine development, raiseboring, and general underground construction.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Matric certificate or equivalent
- Certificate of Competency as a Raisebore Operator
- Competency A will be an advantage
- A valid Trade Test Certificate will be an advantage
- Valid Driver’s license & own reliable transport
- Must have no criminal record
- Must be able to successfully pass all SAPS and Client screening processes
- Medically fit to work underground
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- 3 Years underground experience as Raisebore Operator and 3 Years as a Raisebore Foreman
- Operation, establishment, de-establishment, and maintenance of Raisebore and machines and equipment
- Operation and management of Robotic Shaft Liner will be an added advantage
- Must be able to work flexible hours and willing to relocate
- Must be willing to relocate on a temporary basis to other African countries
- Must be able to work at heights
- Administration skills and computer literacy
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure overall compliance with Health and Safety requirements
- Ensure Production Targets are met
- Planning of stock, material, and equipment availability
- Ensuring the machine and equipment is in a good and operational state
- Preventing unplanned breakdowns and ensuring regular maintenance
- Tool and equipment control
- Management of personnel and working hours
- Promoting good client relationships
- Ensure all Health and Safety issues around the workplace, equipment and people are identified and eliminated
- Ensure the machine is assembled according to the procedures and Code of Practices as well as the manufacturers’ specifications
- Inspect the underground work area and ensure that it is safe.
- Check if eyebolts are secured
- Clean footwall in accordance with procedure & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturers specifications
- Alignment of Raisebore machine.
- Be able to work at heights
- Must be able to interpret schedules and be schedule driven