Miner Drill and Blast - Fixed Term

Position Summary

Industry: Mining & Quarrying Job category: Other: Mining Contract: Fixed Term Contract Remuneration: Market Related EE position: EE/AA

Introduction

To perform mining activities required for rock breaking underground hard rock operations in order to achieve production targets and quality according to mine standards and procedures.

Job description

• Ensure all Mining activities executed in their section comply with SHERQ standards. • Daily and In-Shift Planning of Mining Activities to Execute Production Targets • Participation in execution of Production daily planning. Execute changes in daily production plan. • Conduct Entry Examination, Making Safe and Face Preparation for Drill and Blast Mining Activities • Take Lead of Support; Drilling and Charging & Blasting Operations • Identify constraints and deviations from the plan and issue new instructions if required • Record and Compute Information for Planning; Reporting and Handover. • Participate in implementation of change initiatives and Improvement Initiatives • Participate in improvement initiatives. • Comply with quality standards during production execution • Organise and allocate available resources for Mining Activities • Exercise Explosive Control in section during Charging and Blasting • Communication of Information and Instruction • Contribute to team performance. • Rule compliance. • Uphold Team relationships and conflict resolution in line with the Organisation Values. • Minimise waste and save costs. • Personal development and participation in team coaching. • Comply with End of shift procedure • People Development.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12. • Blasting Certificate / MQA Rock Breaking Certificate (issued 1 Jul 2009 – 31 May 2017). • Certificate: First Aid Level 1 (Advantageous) • Valid Code B/EB Driver’s License. • Dover B Symbol• 2 Years plus Experience as a Miner in most of the following disciplines (Roof/ Face Prep/ Charging/ Blasting)