Sub Level Caving Specialist - Kuruman Verfied

Salary Negotiable Kuruman, Northern Cape Kuruman, Northern Cape more than 14 days ago 21-08-2014 6:29:44 AM
18-09-2014 6:29:44 AM
Job Summary:
The position reports to the Drill and Blast Engineer and controls the ore extraction process in sub-level caves to ensure optimal utilization of people and equipment to obtain production targets.

Minimum Requirements:
• Grade 12
• Miner with valid Blasting Certificate with 5 years’ experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a production and or trackless production environment
• Valid driver’s license (EB/08)
• Competent in Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of specialist Drill and Blast design software will be an advantage

Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Conduct general mining, drilling and blasting responsibilities during SLC operations
• Control the utilization of allocated and other resources
• Identify deviations or non-conformances, plan and implement corrective actions to ensure attainment of production plan
• Install, maintain, support and remove temporary support in mining excavations
• Monitor and maintain a safe and healthy working environment in the work place
• Collect, handle, transport and store explosives
• Examine and declare workplaces safe and healthy for work
• Responsible for planning, controlling, leading, organising and participating in first-line repairs, scheduled maintenance and breakdowns
• Responsible for testing, monitoring and controlling gases
• Supervise or execute tasks related to SLC mining
• Perform risk assessments
• Perform Asset maintenance according to OEM specifications
• Ensure adherence to related legislation and Company policies and procedures
• Must be willing to work FULCO/CONTOPS shifts

Other Skills/Competencies:
• Analytical thinking and interpretation of information
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Supervisory experience: Planning, coordinating and prioritizing
• Technical knowledge of mining operations with applicable legal knowledge and understanding
• Decision making ability in a fast changing environment

If you don’t hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will however keep your CV on our database for any future opportunities.