DRILL RIG OPERATOR AT LAFARGE AFRICA PLC | OPERATOR JOBS IN OGUN

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 role holder is primarily responsible for operating a drilling machine to create holes in rock at the quarry or for surface mining operations. 
• He/she would also be involved in setting up and maintaining the drilling equipment, ensuring safe working practices and potentially supervises junior operators. 
• Monitor and keep accurate record of drill accessories consumption to eschew wastage of bits.

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 very accurate record of drilling accessories consumption, ascertain and eschew wastages of drill bits.
• Maybe responsible for supervising junior operators and support staffs, providing training and guidance on drilling techniques and safety practices.

Who you'll be working with:

• Human dimension: Quarry Engineer.
• Organisational dimension: The incumbent interacts regularly with all categories of Staff in the Plant and offers professional advice on best practise to operate mobile equipment.
• He/she also interacts regularly with the plant operators on best operating practises.

Requirements:

• Candidates should possess a minimum OND/ND Certificate 
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in machine main systems.
• 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
• Effectively coordinate of the activities of Mobile Plant department
• Ability to prioritize with excellent time management skill
• Good attention to detail and communication skill

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

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