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Raisebore Operator Job Vacancy at Redpath Mining

Full Time

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/ equivalent
  • A Section 13 Trade (Mechanical or Electrical) will be an advantage
  • Certificate of Competency as a Raisebore Operator (recommended)
  • Competency A & B will be an advantage
  • Valid driver’s license & own reliable transport
  • No criminal record, be able to successfully pass all SAPS and Client screening processes
  • Medically Fit to work underground

EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • 3 years’ underground experience as Raise Boring Operator (recommended)
  • Raiseboring & drilling machines & systems
  • Operation of Robotic Shaft Liner will be an added advantage
  • Be able to work flexible hours and willing to relocate
  • Be willing to work outside the borders of South Africa

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Checking all Health & Safety issues around your workplace, equipment, and subordinates
  • Ensure the machine is assembled according to the procedures & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturer’s specifications
  • Inspect the hanging wall & make sure that it is safe
  • Check if eye bolts are secured
  • Clean footwall in accordance with procedure & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturers specifications
  • Line-up holes & drilling in accordance with marked spots, direction, procedure & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturers specifications
  • Be able to work at heights
  • Monitoring the performance of the machine ensuring optimal performance
  • Ensure that the following daily maintenance is conducted in accordance with procedure & Code of Practices as well as the manufacturer’s specifications before commencing drilling:
  • Routine maintenance of equipment, determining the causes of operating errors
  • Hydraulic hoses & electric cabling to be suspended separately
  • Electric pack doors to be kept closed to prevent water from entering electric pack
  • No oil leaks on hydraulic power pack or machine
  • Reporting of defects in equipment
  • Monitoring & reporting malfunction of any device/ gauge on equipment
  • Store equipment in a safe place on completion of drilling or on completion of working shift
  • Be responsible and accountable for tools and equipment

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