DRILL RIG OPERATOR – Medupi Mining Services

VACANCY

Medupi Mining Services

Drill Rig Operator (MMS07) x32
Junior Certificate plus mine related skills and experience
Experience on epiroc DM30, Sandvik DI550, Di650 drill rigs
Class B
4 years experience in open pit mining

The duties of a drill operator include, but are not limited to:

Operating a jackhammer to break up hard surfaces such as concrete or rock
Inspecting the progress of a drill site at regular intervals to ensure that it is progressing according to schedule
Reporting any problems with equipment or procedures to supervisors or engineering staff as necessary
Reviewing blueprints or other plans to determine where to begin drilling holes
Assisting an engineer or geologist in planning where to drill in order to obtain samples of minerals or rock for testing purposes
Monitoring equipment to ensure that it is working properly and taking steps to repair it if it malfunctions
Operating a variety of drilling equipment including rotary rigs, percussion rigs, cable tool rigs, and air hammer rigs
Maintaining the safety of fellow workers by observing for unsafe conditions and reporting them to supervisors
Installing and removing drilling equipment as needed to drill holes in the earth