DRILL RIG OPERATOR AT LAFARGE AFRICA PLC | DRILL RIG OPERATOR JOBS IN CROSS RIVER

About Company:

Lafarge Africa Plc is a member of the LafargeHolcim Group – the biggest building and concrete solutions company in the world. It is a publicly quoted company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and serves Nigeria with a wide range of building and construction solutions designed to meet housing and construction needs from small projects like individual home buildings to major construction and infrastructure projects.

Job Description:

• The purpose of a Drilling Operator is to operate the drilling machinery in a safe and efficient order to extract minerals, oil, gas and other substances from the Earth.
• This includes setting up, operating and monitoring the drilling machinery, preparing and monitoring the drilling site, and ensuring safety and environmental regulations are adhered to.
• The Drilling Operator is also responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of the drilling process, while ensuring that production and other operational targets are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate the drilling machine to create blasting holes in rock, following safety protocols and operational procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance on the drilling equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.
• Ensure a safe working environment by implementing safety measures, adhering to safety regulations, and reporting any unsafe condition
• Collaborate with mining engineers and geologists to assess drilling sites and plan drilling operations in line with production demand.
• Maintain accurate records of drilling operations, including depth, pressure, production rates.
• Monitor and keep specific record of drilling accessories consumption, ascertain and eschew waste of drill bits.
• Maybe responsible for supervising junior operators and support staff, providing training and guidance on drilling techniques and safety practices.

Requirements:

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• Bachelor's Degree /HND in any  Engineering or technology based discipline 
• 5 - 8 years’ experience on land / offshore drilling Rigs. Of these years, minimum 3 years must be as a Driller on Land / offshore Drilling Rigs.
• Familiar with Sandvik and Atlas Copco Rigs
• Fully understand the machine operation parameters (feed pressure, percussion pressure, flushing air pressure and temperature).
• Good knowledge of safety regulations and rules applicable in an industrial area
• Knowledge on the usage, maintenance and troubleshooting of Drilling Machine.
• Knowledge of coolant for drilling operations.
• Knowledge of marking and measuring instruments.
• Ability to interpret core samples or cuttings for project requirement
• Good knowledge about equipment safety and other safety rules with its effectiveness.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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