AUMS Longhole Trainer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Make sure that the relevant Safety, Mining and other statutory Codes and Regulations are followed. Accurately drilling a series of Longhole to a design pattern using a mechanised drill. Reads and accurately follows mine instruction plans with skill and precision ensuring holes are drilled to design line, gradient, and profile. Communicate with surveyors, geologists, and engineers to optimise drill patters and metres. Set up and troubleshoot on Longhole Drill rigs. Accesses face conditions at the start of the job and scale from height according to site requirements. Essential Requirements: A demonstrated passion for safety and a proactive attitude toward ensuring that safety is front of mind for all employees at all times. Experience in training a national workforce. A minimum of five years’ experience in the Underground Mining Industry. A minimum of 5 years’ experience solely as an Underground Longhole Driller. Knowledge of Underground Mining Practices and the efficient operation of an Underground Longhole Machine. Highly organised and able to work efficiently with limited supervision. Strong experience operating DL431 and DL421 drill rigs essential. Your proactive attitude to safety and driven work ethic will see you as a much-valued employee in line with AUMS’s values and ‘can do’ attitude, and will be rewarded with a highly competitive, targeted, remuneration package completing our vision of a work life balance in a strong team environment. A full pre-employment medical is required, including a drug and alcohol, and site-specific clearances. A National Police Clearance and any necessary tickets or qualifications are required to be presented at time of interview. Please be aware that an Array of Vaccinations are required when working in Africa. If you are interested in being a part of a world class operation that has an exciting future, then we want to hear from you. NB: Only successful candidates will be contacted.