Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driller – Cement Industry

Ref: GbMines-007
Location: Gboko, Benue
Job Type: Full time

Description

• We are looking for an experienced driller for our cement operations at Gboko Plant.
• To Achieve Annual budget of total meter drilled
• Must be able to operate DTH Drill in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• To Perform daily safety and maintenance checks of drill rigs
• Ensure proposed drilling site is properly cleared by bulldozer
• Accurately mark out drilling pattern on the bench for blast/short holes drilling
• Depth of every blast hole must include sub-drill
• Ensure verticality of drilled holes, inclined or snake holes, then prescribed angle of inclination must be maintained
• Ensured that each drilled hole is safely covered to prevent inflow of run-off water and pebbles
• Use only approved drill bits for achievement of desired hole diameter
• Inform the Snr. Mining Engineer in charge, drilling and blasting of every completed drilling round/pattern
• Report faults and breakdown to the Snr. Mining Engineer in charge, drilling and blasting.
• Keep the drill rigs clean at all time by blowing and regular washing
• Ensure safe drilling that is, safety of self and machine
• Attend the daily Tool Box Talk at the resumption of shift operation.
• Ensure necessary PPEs are used on regular basis.
• Responsible to Snr. Mining Engineer in charge, drilling and blasting
• Other jobs as may be assigned
• Ability to operate DTH Drill in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures

Requirements

• WASC + 16 years’ experience
• Trade Test II + 24 years’ experience
• Trade I + 16 years’ experience
• OND + 5 years’ experience
• Good communication skill
• Ability to work under pressure
• A good Team Player and ability to learn
• Must be dedicated and accountable

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.