RAISEBORE DRILLER

 

Redpath is a premier full-service, global underground mining contractor. We have the expertise, track record and qualifications to support any scope of work, even in the most remote parts of the world. Our projects are started well on time and are executed with the highest safety standards and exceptional workmanship. We serve our international client base from our offices and facilities across the globe.

At Redpath, it is of utmost importance that our employees go home safely at the end of every shift:  Safety - First, Last and Always. Redpath offers competitive compensation and benefit packages for all employees. We are a people-first organization and pride ourselves on growth and development opportunities for our employees.  We thrive in challenging work environments and collaborate globally to support our clients and employees.

 

Location: Papua, Indonesia

 

Rotation: 8 weeks on, 4 weeks off (negotiable)

 

Shift Length: 12 hours

 

Compensation: Redpath offers a comprehensive wage and benefit package

 

Travel: Flights provided from point of hire to job site

 

Conditions of Employment: Successful completion of pre-employment medical and substance abuse test

 

Accommodations: Camp setting

 

Roles and Responsibilities:​​​​​​​

1. Operate Raisebore machine safely according to the worksheet
2. Identify ground changes and faults, and readjust drilling practices to ensure accurate Raisebore holes
3. To train and evaluate PTRI Indonesian nationals in all aspects relating to Raisebore Drilling in underground environment. To instill a safe and productive culture, support and knowledge into all national trainees. Provide on the job and off the job training to my subordinates
4. The ability to enhance national trainees’ stronger points and to help him with his weaker points for the betterment of his training.
5. To encourage all employee in your working area to be safe and productive manner while instructing all trainees in the same philosophy.
6. Promote a harmonious working environment

 

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Minimum 5 years’ experience in underground mining
2. In-depth knowledge of all facets of Raiseboring methods,
3. Basic observational knowledge of underground equipment.
4. General understanding or underground mine services deliver systems (Air, water, etc)
5. Must be able to read and interpret Mechanical, Hydraulic and electrical schematics related to the type of equipment being worked on.
6. The ability to work, motivate and understand the needs of a multinational workforce.
7. Raisebore knowledge:

• Identify proper bit usage for ground conditions
• Proper pressure to be used for optimum penetration, accuracy and bit life.
• Identify damage to drill string, fatigued drill string parts and change out as required.