MINE CAPTAIN, PRODUCTION – DRILLING | MINING CAREER AT FQM, KALUMBILA, SOLWEZI, ZAMBIA

January 31, 2022January 31, 2022 Janet

Requisition Number: J4613| Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going| Location: Solwezi | Category: Mining

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PURPOSE

Provide Technical Support to the Drilling Operations Team(s) and oversight to all drilling activities, supervise and implement the drilling programme, and to ensure that all drilling operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner, within the requirements of Company policy and Country legislations and in line with (MR208).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To co-ordinate and provide the necessary leadership to carry out all activities with respect to the various drilling programmes. To co-ordinate the collection of all data to be transmitted back to the base office, and to ensure the correctness, content and quality of such data. To be the custodian and responsible person for the drilling reporting
To continually monitor the effectiveness of the on-going process and to report on same. To be able to suggest and discuss any changes which may be required to the programme with a view to improvement
To supervise the maintenance work of drilling related equipment, in accordance with procedures, to ensure safe and efficient operation.
To take prompt action, in the event of an emergency within the drilling package, to safeguard life and minimize damage to properties and any detrimental effect on the environment.
Escalate issues requiring knowledge about the broader business impact of decisions. Works with mentor as needed
Be the go-to expert on all aspects of drilling, re-drilling and predrilling, Bogging, Hauling Systems and Methodologies
Responsible for assessment of all activities and processes related to drilling operations
Answers queries and assists Shift Bosses in handling requests related to drilling operations which includes problem solving and judgment
Discusses short-range drilling plans with the Shift Bosses and other stakeholders to ensure they are realistic and achievable
Monitors equipment availability and assess production priorities based on availability of equipment
Provides assessment of safety and performance outcomes in coordination with the Shift Bosses and Mine Managers
May mentor or train less experienced employees on operating standards, procedures and methods
Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures and regulations in Mine Operations
Provides training, workplace inspection and safety awareness to contractors and other Operations staff as needed
Maintain a positive and close working relationship with other groups in the mine to ensure smooth mining processes
Ensure that safety and welfare of employees is top priority at all times in the work site
Participate in recommending or executing personnel actions, such as hiring (interviewing), evaluations, promotions and discipline.
Any duties as assigned by the superintendent