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Role Purpose

A Raise Bore Operator operates a raise bore drilling machine. The purpose of the role is to ensure theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience to operate a raise bore or blind bore drilling machine. The operator will know the functioning and operating requirements for the raise bore drilling system and ancillary equipment, including health, safety, and environmental requirements, to be able to operate the machine productively and safely.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12
• National Certificate: Driller Assistant (Raise Bore Operator Assistant) (OFO 831102)
• Proficient in English read and write
• At least two years Raise bore assistant/Learner Operator
• Must be declare fit for underground work
• Must be able to man handle heavy equipment

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Prep and Set-up

• Prepare the site according to the clients as well as Master Drilling standards in a safe manner to accommodate the Raise bore machine.
• Plan, arrange and place the equipment in the correct positions.

2. Collaring

• Align and secure the machine on the correct angle.
• Collar the hole.
• Inspect the hole on collar completion.

3. Piloting

• Pilot the hole.
• Install rods as hole progress.
• Manage the operational risks.
• Monitor the machines condition.
• Perform daily maintenance on machine.
• Do continuous condition monitoring.

4. Reaming

• Install stem into reamer.
• Install wings on reamer.
• Install cutters on reamer.
• Dress reamer.
• Torque reamer.
• Collar.
• Ream hole.
• Remove reamer.
• Manage the operational risks

5. Operational Risks

• Monitor and manage piloting operational risks.
• Monitor and manage reaming operational risks.

Skills and Knowledge

• Critical thinking using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Operation and Control ' Controlling operations of equipment.
• Monitoring gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Active Listening, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Instructing/Teaching others how to do something safely.
• Coordination/Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
• Speaking/Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Complex Problem Solving/Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making/Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Control Precision with the ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Problem Sensitivity with the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Manual Dexterity with the ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

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