Driller

Job Designation:         Drillers

Department:                Mines

Functional Area:         Technical

Reports To:                 Drilling and Blasting Engineer

Job Classification:      Junior Staff

Job Summary:

Operate and carry out the drilling operation in a timely and safe manner.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

•  Drive and operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling, air-track or other drilling machines to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry.

•  Operate drilling machines to drill blast holes in rock at road or other construction sites.

•  Operate tracked or truck-mounted drill equipped with auger or other attachment to drill holes for building foundations or pilings.

•   May measure location and stake out pattern of holes to be drilled, load blast holes with explosives and detonate explosives to dislodge limestone or rock.

•   Ensure adherence to HSE procedures and regulations in the performance of duties.

•   Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor, Drilling & Blasting from time to time.

Key Requirements

Academic / Professional Qualifications

•  SSCE/NECO/Trade Test I, II, III/

Work Experience

•  A Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience as a driller.

Skills & Competencies

•  Knowledge of heavy equipment and drills operations.

•  Very good analytical and problem solving skills.

•  Very good oral and written communication skill.

•  Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.