Rhino Driller / Trainer - Underground Mining

About the role

AUMS, part of the Perenti group and a specialist underground contract mining services business operating across Africa, is looking for an experienced Rhino Driller / Trainer for its African operations. The roster is 6 weeks on and 3 weeks off. The role ensures the effective transfer of skills and knowledge specific to the Raise Bore RHINO to national raise-bore operators and trainees who build ventilation raises, escape ways, ore passes, stope slots and other service-related excavations.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that relevant safety, mining and other statutory codes and regulations are followed.
• Run a training programme for national employees on the Raise Bore RHINO HM100, using the new technology being introduced in Ghana.
• Read and follow mine instruction plans accurately so that holes are drilled to the design line, gradient and profile.
• Check that inspections and maintenance are carried out on all equipment before use.
• Set up and troubleshoot the Raise Bore RHINO HM100.
• Maintain trainees' familiarity with equipment care and with recording and reporting faults.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in small raise bore and box hole operations.
• Ability to read and interpret mining plans and to set up lasers on pivot and collar points and drill accurate, parallel holes.
• Strong attention to detail in recording and reporting drilling information.
• Passion for safety and for training and developing others; experience across multiple countries and cultures.
• International or Ghanaian driver's licence.
• Full pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and site-specific clearances; a National Police Clearance and any required tickets or qualifications must be presented at interview; vaccinations are required for work in Africa.

Required skills

• Raise bore drilling with the RHINO HM100
• Long hole drilling, including air mist, single hole and full fan automation (desired)