Job Description
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.