Raisebore Operator

7 days ago

Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Redpath Mining Full time

Job title: Raisebore Operator - Johannesburg

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline: April 13, 2025

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Matric certificate / equivalent
  • Certificate of Competency as a Raisebore Operator
  • Competency A & B will be an advantage
  • Valid driver's license & own reliable transport
  • No criminal record, 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
  • Raiseboring & drilling machines & systems
  • Operation of Robotic Shaft Liner will be an added advantage
  • Able to work flexible hours and willing to relocate
  • Willing to work outside the borders of South Africa

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Check 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 & ensure 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
  • Able to work at heights
  • Monitor 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
  • Report defects in equipment
  • Monitor & report 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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