Exploration Driller

1. Job purpose

To achieve optimal production from assigned drill rig/s through operation of drill rigs, supervision, and training of national employees

1. Key aims and objectives

• Operate drilling machines in a safe and competent manner
• Under the direction of the Drill Supervisor, conduct the successful drilling operations of the drill rig
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks on drilling equipment
• Performs preventative maintenance daily and assists when required with mechanical repairs
• Recommend repairs and maintenance to rigs, and drilling and safety equipment
• Record daily drilling data
• Undertake duties as directed

1. Main responsibilities and duties

• Proactively promote safety as the central theme of their actions whether engaged on site or off site
• Proactively identify HSE hazards and implement effective risk management activities – e.g., Hazard / Near Miss Reporting, JSEA for new/special tasks
• Progressively strive to develop skill levels pertaining to safety management practices and protocols
• Report all incidents, including accidents and near misses
• Responsible for the monitoring of conformance with pertinent HSE and legislative requirements and providing accurate, timely feedback to the management team
• Undertake identified Compliance Activity Requirements within the allotted timeframes
• Provide on the job training and mentoring of employees within their work section
• Provide feedback to participants and management
• Work with Trainers in the coordination and set-up of work schedules and on-the-job training sessions

1. Other duties

Leadership / management:

• Collaborate with Drilling supervisors
• Coach and guide young trainee drillers to achieve the professional development and experience in drilling

People:

• Ensure the performance, development and overall wellbeing of resources deployed on the drilling programs.

Health and Safety:

• Adhere to the Health and Safety requirements in each country of operation
• Ensure the overall Health and Safety of employees in conjunction with the Allied Gold Corp Health and Safety specialists
• Ensure the relevant workplace area is safe and without risk to health
• Acquire and disseminate safety information appropriate to the needs of individuals on site so that they may work in a safe manner
• Ensure that safe work practices and procedures are implemented and adhered to
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential problems and hazards and when necessary, arrange assessment of potential hazards and institute control measures
• Encourage the involvement of all employees’ in achieving a safe and healthy workplace, by arranging toolbox meetings and inviting input from people on matters relating to work processes as well as health and safety
• Use personal protective equipment that is provided.

Compliance and Business Improvement:

• Comply with all legislative requirements in the respective jurisdictions
• Comply with all Allied prescribed policies and guidelines

1. Reports

• Completing Drilling Reports
• Prestart
• Survey sheets
• Runsheet
• Toolbox meeting

1. Individual Requirements

• Must have completed high school grade.
• Successfully complete pre-employment medical
• Must be fit and able to perform the inherent requirements of the job
• Ability and willingness to travel and work on a roster

Experience

• At least 10 years' experience as a driller, including 05 years' international experience

Knowledge

• Certificate III in Drilling and/or establish an acceptable level of competence via practical and/or written assessment
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

Skills

• Must be able to clearly demonstrate both practically and verbally a sound understanding of the relevant Drilling methodologies and solutions to issues which may impact on drilling operations
• All aspects of multipurpose drill rigs, land-cruiser and truck mechanics and a basic understanding of hydraulics

Must have valid country of origin driving licence

Attributes

• Genuine interest and care for employee’s safety and well being
• Outcomes and quality focused
• Tenacious
• Assertive
• Approachable
• Adhere to safe working practices in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
• Communicates with co-workers, supervisors to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and accept information to develop repair procedures, or perform welding and fabrication functions
• Assists in training co-workers in equipment repair and/or metal fabrication
• Sober Habits
• Must be physically able to safely lift a minimum of 30 kilograms

1. Key internal interfaces

• Group Exploration Drilling Manager
• Exploration Maintenance Superintendent
• In country Drilling Supervisors

Exploration Managers and Country Drilling staff

1. Key external interfaces

• Health & Safety Manager, Health & Safety Superintendents