JOB ADVERT –  LOADOUT OPERATOR (1 VACANCIES)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit Loadout Operator to join our team. The successful candidate for this position is expected to align to the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business and on a practical note will ensure activities in the Shaft Section are effectively planned and undertaken in a safe and cost effective manner to achieve targets in accordance to BGML Mining Safety Standards, Policies and Procedures.

Reporting to: Shaft Foreman  

Duration: Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to grease conveyor belt Knowledge and Ability to inspect and report on conveyor belts and pumps Level housekeeping of conveyor belt Ability to assist during breakdowns Adherence to low / no spillage level under the conveyor belt Communicate with others to coordinate material handling or movement Recommending and laying out safe, on-site settler systems Ability to understand underground portable water systems Ability to assist in loading and offloading material into and from a shaft conveyance Prepare a conveyance for shaft examination and repairs Ability to assist during shaft inspections  Cleaning of Sump pumps and maintaining thereof Maintain dams’ level and report on any deviations Reporting of Incidents or Accidents in a timely manner in terms of mine regulations Understanding and management of risks identified Minimising of risk relating to personnel and equipment in use whilst working in the settler Manage and maintain daily pre-start checklists on the conveyor belt and report any deviations

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:                                                             

Ordinary secondary education A conveyor belt certificate will be an added advantage Blasting Certificate will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of 5 years experience in a similar industry (underground) Experience in shaft operating operation

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent communication in English, both writing and verbal Hazard identification and Risk assessment