Mining Company in Sudan

Job Purpose:

• To provide comprehensive day to day drilling operations ensuring a safe environment and achieve drilling target as per mine schedule.

1. Drilling operations

• Move rigs onto site and set them up.
• Position drills, set drilling angles and drill to depths as per instructions from superior
• As per drilling instructions, verify hole diameters, depths and alignments of boring positions
• Monitor and execute drilling operations, checking gauges and listening to equipment to assess drilling conditions and to determine the need to adjust drilling or alter equipment.
• Select the appropriate drill bits for the job, using knowledge of rock or soil conditions
• Regulate air pressure (Flushing), rotary speed (rotation), downward pressure (feed)and percussion, according to the type of rock being drilled.
• Pre Start Shift checks.

2. Records and Reports

• Record performance details.

3. Health and Safety Environment

Adhere and practice safety as per the company HSE guidelines and policy at all times

• A school degree.
• Formal qualification in drilling
• Minimum 3-5years’ experience in drilling
• Industry related training courses
• Knowledge / experience of the drilling industry (intensive)
• Knowledge / experience of  mining
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels
• Good in English language
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Aptitude for drilling