Drill Operator at Dangote

Job Summary

We are looking for a Drill Operator who will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of drilling machines to bore blast holes in open-pit mines and quarries.

Key Duties and 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 mines or quarries.
• Before the commencement of operation and at the close of shift, you should go around the machine and ensure the roadworthiness of the machine and operation. any incident report to the superior.
• Operate drilling machines to drill blast holes.
• Operate tracked or truck-mounted drill equipped with auger or other attachments 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 and Drilling Engineer from time to time.

Requirements

Education

• A Trade Test or its equivalent or a related discipline.
• Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of heavy equipment and drills operations.
• Very good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Very good oral and written communication skill.