Responsabilities
• Advise the Drill and Blast Coordinator that a safe working environment for all staff including associated contractors is maintained at all times.
• Provide necessary input into drill and blast design.
• Implement improved drilling technics that bolsters drilling and mining productivity.
• Advise on all drilling operational standards.
• Continuously monitor the drill contractor to render high level of service in GET management and supply.
• Monitor the drill contractor to meet and exceed their contractual obligations.
• Develop continuous improvement strategies, communicate and implement accordingly.
• Assist with daily pit drilling activities to ensure that production schedules and targets are achieved in a cost effective manner.
• Ensure that all drilling information is recorded and that all drilling reports are correct, accurate and timely submitted.
• Ongoing research and development in the market place, suppliers and other users for new market products, trends and methods to improve drilling performance.
• Manage and action performance of all drill crews to achieve required safety and quality standards