Job Description

Your role involves providing technical guidance and input on all drilling-related matters, ensuring adherence to technical specifications. You will offer advice on safety, cost management, and project execution, while implementing underground directional drilling strategies and equipment management. Timely submission of all underground directional drilling reports and ensuring legal compliance is crucial.

More of your responsibilities will include:

Developing, maintaining, updating, and communicating all legal operational policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines
Setting and achieving safety, health and environmental targets while ensuring that there is effective communication with contractors and suppliers
Optimising operational capabilities and assets by improving standards and supporting the implementation of new underground directional drilling methods and technologies
Researching, identifying and implementing best practices, technologies and equipment in Underground Directional Drilling, serving as a technical expert.
Conducting trend analysis, incident investigations, and reporting findings in underground directional drilling
Performing audits as needed, identifying possible system and process failures, assisting with accident and incident investigations, and ensure documentation of trial of events and root causes
Preparing documentation and writing reports for management detailing causes and possible solutions
Keeping up to date with underground Directional Drilling advancements by attending conferences, courses, seminars, liaising with peers, building relationships with contractors, and exchanging insights with Thungela Resources Technical Division on standards and specifications
Aligning business unit standards with Thungela Resources standards as well as local and international best practices
Ensuring effective stakeholder management and communication through the identification and dissemination of best practices, technologies, and equipment
Maintaining effective cost control and people management

Qualifications

Grade 12 with mathematics
Millwright or Electronic Mechanician trade
Certificate: “DGS” Refresher training course
National certificate in Mining Operations: Underground Coal: Blasting operations (Preferred)
Certificate in Flame proof and gas testing for Supervisors
“SLP” Safety leadership programme certificate
Certificate in Testing of the Monitech Guardian Methane System.
Safety Course A2 Certificate
Competent A & B Certificate

Skills and Knowledge

Extensive experience in the Underground Coal Mining Environment
Experience in evaluating management principles related to mining and associated equipment, along with operational standards and philosophies
Extensive experience in drilling and blasting
Proficient knowledge in data analysis and reporting techniques, processes, and tools for underground directional drilling

Additional Information

Strong understanding of legislation relating to the mining industry. E.g. Mine, Health and Safety Act, Minerals Act and Environmental Legislation, Basic Conditions of Employment and the Labour Relations Act
Solid knowledge of Thungela Resources core value chain and Operational Codes of Practices and Procedures
Comprehensive knowledge of the Thungela Resources Safety, Health and Environmental operational policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines
In-depth knowledge related to Underground Mining Operations
Awareness of best practices and new technologies relating to the mining industry
Understanding of basic geology and mine planning principles and processes

Who We Are

We’re a company that promotes an environment that inspires innovation and where people have a shared sense of purpose. Skills, experience, creativity, and agility underpin our ability to grow and thrive. This means building a diverse team of high-performing individuals who operate our sites safely, effectively and cost efficiently. Our people focus is centered on acquiring, developing and retaining the talent we need to take our business forward, safely and sustainably.

What We Offer

When you join Thungela, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But people want more out of their jobs than financial benefit alone. Being able to work with thought leaders, opportunities for development, strong values and a sound organisational culture all contribute significantly to a compelling employee value proposition.

Inclusion and Diversity

True diversity is about more than being an equal opportunities employer. It is about bringing out the best in people for the good of our business, its partners, and especially our employees. We’re committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where people are valued and respected for who they are and know exactly what value they bring to the table.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Closing Date:23/09/2024

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