About This Role:

• Are you able to conduct daily operation of drills, monitor associated consumables to drill in an in-situ rock mass or boulders and prepare them sufficiently for blasting, in a safe and controlled manner?

In This Role You Will:

Drilling Pre-Shifting and On-Shift Activities

• Attend all pre-shift instruction meetings.
• Communicate with and receive instruction from the Drill Supervisor and follow the specified instruction and daily drill plan, prior to the execution of activities.
• Perform pre-start inspections of drilling machine.
• Conduct pre-operational checks and monitor conditions by verifying component functionality, fluid levels and fittings, as well as depth and alignment of collaring positions.
• Constantly monitor equipment performance and consumable parameters to achieve planned life span or better.
• Maneuver and position drill by using jigsaw system, site plans and layouts and set correct angles and depths.
• Start and stop drills and coordinate with other workers on-site.
• Utilize the pre-split drill (Cubex) to accomplish the following activities:
• Understand the drill plans.
• Drill using high precision GPS (Jigsaw).
• Utilize inclinometers to set angles correctly.
• Maintain strict wall control by drilling closely spaced drilling patterns, according to specific parameters.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy to minimize detrimental cost impacts.
• Feed Dispatch accurate information regarding drilling activities.
• Report issues encountered with the inclinometer.
• Utilize the production drill (D45KS) to accomplish the following activities:
• Understand the drill plans.
• Drill using high precision GPS.
• Collar drill holes to clear the mouth of holes from any debris.
• Conduct drilling to the required depth.
• Track planned versus targeted depth.
• Correct any deviations encountered.
• Report issues encountered with GPS to the Dispatcher.
• Manage drill consumables efficiently to prolong its life.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy to minimize detrimental cost impacts.
• Regulate air pressure, rotary speed and downward pressure, according to the type of rock being drilled.
• Conduct drill consumable change-outs, when required.
• Inspect, lubricate and replace components to maintain drill functionality.
• Meet all drill production targets, while avoiding unnecessary damage to the drill.
• Maintain high quality of work, under routine supervision.
• Conduct post-drill clean ups of the drill area.
• Report and escalate all accidents and incidents occurring in the shift immediately to the Dispatcher/Supervisor.
• Meet and/or exceed established performance expectations in drill meter targets set by management.
• Supervise the activities of the Drill Helper to assure that all rocks are moved; adhere to consumable management protocols and report loss of consumables to the Drill Supervisor.
• Assist in developing peers to perform drilling duties.
• Perform other related activities, as assigned by the Supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities:

Drill Post-Shift Handover

• Communicate and provide work status handovers to incoming Driller.
• Communicate with the Dispatcher and Supervisor regarding hazards encountered to provide sufficient information to the incoming Driller for the smooth running of Operations.
• Prepare and maintain daily drill report and logbook to outline shift activities and include information such as:
  • Meters drilled.
  • Consumable serial numbers.
  • Equipment defects.

Stakeholder Management and Engagement

• Liaise with the Drill Supervisor to maintain ongoing communication during all drilling activity.
• Collaborate closely with maintenance mechanics and the mine production team.
• Communicate with Dispatcher and other Drillers using communication devices such as two-way radios.
• Ensure own drilling work meets established statutory standards.

Health and Safety Management

• Follow all safety policies, procedures and legislation.
• Operate in a safe manner and take steps to prevent minimal wear and tear and / or damage to equipment.
• Work without risk or harm to others.
• Inspect work areas and ensure all areas comply with internal Newmont and external regulatory standards.
• Adhere strictly to internal Newmont drilling standards.
• Comply with safe drilling procedures.
• Maintain a strong focus of safety throughout all activities.
• Provide hands-on assistance during drilling activities to fellow colleagues to ensure that safe work practices are followed.
• Attend daily morning safety meetings.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• Requires a Senior High School Certificate.

Additional Knowledge:

• MINCOM Equipment Competency.
• License E (drill).
• Strong understanding of drill tool mechanical systems.
• General understanding of mining operations.
• General understanding of equipment controls and electronics.
• General knowledge in mid-to-heavy equipment operation.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 2 – 3 years’ drilling and d off-siding experience in a large open pit or quarry environment.

Technical Skills:

• Sound technical communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Sound concentration skills.
• Sound time management skills.
• Sound risk management skills.
• Sound troubleshooting skills.
• Sound planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Sound information monitoring skills.
• Ability to communicate using signals.
• Ability to follow procedures (especially around hazardous materials and equipment).
• Ability to operate a two-way radio and follow instructions.
• Ability to visualize three-dimensional (2D / 3D) layouts.

Behavioural Attributes:

• Accuracy.
• Proactive.
• Results driven.
• Detail oriented
• Safety conscious.
• Team player.
• Self-motivated.
• Flexible.

Working Conditions

• Position is located at the Ahafo North mine.
• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Physical Demands: while performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to sit at a desk, climb stairs, walk and stand for periods of time.
  • Work Environment: occasional exposure to noise, fumes, high temperatures hazardous materials, sharp edges, dust, pinch-points, vibration, slippery surfaces etc.
  • Protective Equipment (PPE): Work requires mandatory PPE such as helmet, goggles, high visible clothing, safety harness, ear plugs and dust mask according to working conditions.