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Purpose of Job
A principal Driller must ensure that work standards are met according to clients’ requirements, must be able to comply to the mine health and safety act. Acting as a Rig manager from time to time when required ensuring the smooth operations of the rig. Manage all employees and service providers on site.
Key Accountabilities
Previous experience in a Directional Drilling environment would be advantageous.
Be able to read and interpret a geology plans.
Control of drilling and directional drilling systems.
Taking important independent decisions regarding drilling activities.
Interpret path-tracker information and plot it on site plan and Excels spreadsheets
Keeping of records and generating shift reports.
Do regular risk assessment or SLAM.
Be able to calculate borehole position relative to Rig collar elevation.
Inspection and basic maintenance of equipment.
Empower team members to achieve results through task ownership.
Responsible for personnel training and development.
Must be able to achieve all QCDSM KPI’s agreed upon in the business unit.
Be able operate all drill rig equipment.
Be able to coordinates all rig moves and turns effectively.
Formal Education
National Senior Certificate / N3 Mathematics and Science
Formal tertiary qualification in engineering, drilling, geology and Colin Rice training or mining would be advantageous.
Valid Red Ticket and First Aid Certificate
Experience:
Experience in organizing activities in a drilling environment
Experience in a production environment.
Working Experience
Experience: 4+ relevant years
Deadline:30th July,2025
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