Job Overview
Are you up to the challenge of working underground at a leading platinum mine? Sibanye-Stillwater is recruiting for Lightweight Machine Operator (UG) x25 posts.
Closing date: 21 June 2024
| External,Agencies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancy: | Lightweight Machine Operator UG | ||
| Group Shaft Name: | B RPM Thembelani | Reference: | RPM AD0006182 |
| End Date: | 21 Jun 2024 | Job Grading: | B3 |
| Type of employment: | Permanent | No of positions: | 25 |
If you have previously worked as a rock drill operator/assistant within the underground mining environment, you’re just the person suited for this role!
Minimum requirements
- Completed competency level B training with valid certification
- Rock Drill Operator certificate of competence.
- Grade 9 or equivalent ABET 4 qualification with English literacy
- Relevant Operator License.
- At least 1 years’ experience as a rock drill operator/assistant within the underground mining environment
- Clear security screening record.
- Medically fit to work in the specific business area.
Key responsibilities
Drilling and Equipment maintenance:
- Effective rock drill operation at the development and stoping ends to achieve targets within set quality standards.
- Effective drilling of equipment through drilling holes using drill steel equipped with a “knock-off bit”.
- Effectively position and remove a drill carriage.
- Ensure that all work conducted is performed to the required standards and specifications.
- Ensure that the correct tools are used to complete tasks.
Administration and Reporting:
- Communicate any stumbling blocks for actions to be taken.
- Ensure that any operational problem that is encountered is reported even if outside immediate area of responsibility.
- Support team members whenever required.
Drilling of face holes and/or support holes:
- Ensure holes are drilled to the correct depth and angle required by mining standards.
- Ensure that roofbolt is installed as per mining standards.
- Focus on safe production & operational excellence
- Focus on safety and health as well as operational excellence
- Improve our position on global industry cost curve
How to Apply
Fancy your chances and want to apply for this technical role at Sibanye-Stillwater? No problem!
Proceed to apply as follows:
- Visit the official Sibanye-Stillwater careers portal, where all open roles are advertised.
- Read through the advert for this vacancy and ascertain that yu meet the indicated minimum requirements.
- Proceed to apply online via the link buttons on the vacancy page. Submit any requested documentation
- Wait for Sibanye-Stillwater recruiters to call you if you application catches their eye.
We wish you all the best.
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