Long Hole Driller
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Long Hole Driller to join our team. The successful candidate for this position is expected to align to the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business and on a practical note the purpose of this role is ensure underground mine activities in the Mining Department are undertaken in a safe and cost effective manner to achieve targets in accordance to BGML Safety Standards, Policies and Procedures.
Reporting to: Mining Shift Supervisor
Work Schedule: Forty Two (42) Days On / Twenty One (21) Days Off
Duration: Permanent
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collect drilling consumables & mining instructions
Perform pre-use inspection
Perform Field Level Risk Assessments and Entry Examinations at the work areas and ensure the health and safety of team members, visitors and contractors at the working area.
To perform Scaling
Conducting Equipment Setup for Drilling
Perform drilling both down hole, up hole, drop rise and inverse rise
Record & report drilling performance
Uncouple equipment & remove from workplace
Perform charging activities
To take full care of Cleaning Equipment
Working at height
Install Services, Air & Water, Ventilation
Support Installation
Conduct charging of Blast Holes
Identify improved drilling methods
Observe drilling time per meter
Coach and mentor trainees on Long hole working areas
Assist with the training and skills development of trainees.
To provide technical, practical and field support in various working areas of the mine focusing in increasing work effectiveness and productivity while lowering cost through improved good operational practices
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Ordinary secondary education
Blasting Certificate
Valid Driving License
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Long hole Driller
Experience in operating machine in large underground mining operation
SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent communication in English ,both writing and verbal
Hazard identification and Risk assessment
Understand drilling technics for both down hole and up hole
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, benefits, and where applicable.
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.
HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants are invited to submit their CV’s/Resume’s, careful read application guidelines
Rename your CV in this format CV – YOUR FULL NAME
Indicating the role title “ LONG HOLE DRILLER” in the subject of your email
Send your application via e-mail to: bulyrecruitment@barrick.com