Strata Control Specialist, D1, Krl091/23gs - Witbank, South Africa - Seriti

Seriti

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Witbank, South Africa

2 weeks ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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STRATA CONTROL SPECIALIST, D1:
SERITI COAL,
KRIEL COLLIERY, MPUMALANGA

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

The role:

The Strata Control Specialist is responsible to assist the Rock Engineering Specialist and/or Rock Engineer to put measures in place for the prevention of falls of ground on the operations allocated to him/her through providing effective input into Rock Engineering designs as well as support systems and layouts for the allocated Operations.

The duties will include but are not limited to:

Comply with and ensure adherence to safety regulations
Adhere to corporate governance implementation
Conduct Inspections of roof quality and opencast high walls
Ensure a safe and healthy working environment for all underground and open cast workers
Ensure and enforce compliance and adherence to legislative requirements
Compliance with the Emergency Preparedness and Response requirements
Ensure the effective management of contractors
Ensure change management process is implemented and communicated
Conduct quality inspections to ensure compliance to the company's Rock Engineering specifications
Analysis of trends (I.e., Safety, Cost, Production, People)
To collect samples, analyse and report test results of mine support materials and comply to ISO 9001 requirements
Interact with customers and familiarise yourself with operational concerns and any inherent peculiarities (e.g. HSEC & ISO issues)
Budgetary control for laboratory materials
Produce monthly invoices
Conduct quality assurance tests on support materials
Participate in and maintain compliance with a support quality assurance system (ISO)
Participate in investigation (RCFA) of failed support units
Participate in investigation (RCFA) for high wall failures
Draft 1SAP reports as identified and specified
Develop quality controls to ensure alignment of operational Rock Engineering interventions, systems and processes with standardization requirements as well as policies, procedures and operating standards
Analyse and interpret Rock Engineering data and information to identify changes in the production environment, defects, and safety risks
Conduct regular inspections and ensure problems are addressed proactively and aligned with Rock Engineering requirements
Ensure that operating standards, policies, and procedures are appropriate and clearly understood
Ensure that all activities are performed in line with the Mine Health and Safety Act, and Minerals Act
Provide coaching and advice to operational stakeholders related to strata control services and support aligned to best practices
Provide input into the development of safety standards, processes, policies, and procedures

You will need:

Grade 12 with Math and Science
or N3 with Math & Science
Chamber of Mines Certificate in Strata Control (Coal)/COM SCO (Coal)
Minimum 2 years' experience in Rock Engineering within the Coal mining industry
SANIRE membership
Indepth understanding of relevant safety and mining legislation including: The Mine Health and Safety Act and the Minerals and Energy Act
A valid driver's license
In possession or able to obtain a valid Certificate of Fitness

Advantageous:

BSc Degree/National Diploma
or Mine Overseer Certificate or Mine Managers Certificate
or 2 papers passed for RMC
Practical Mining Production experience
Good knowledge of Seriti Safety and Sustainable development policies, procedures and standards
S2 ormp
Report Writing
Advanced Excel
Numerical Modelling
MicroStation

Ref No:
KRL091/23GS

Closing date: 20 September 2023

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Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity targets.

All applicants are thanked for their interest.

Applications which have not been responded to within 30 days of closing date should be regarded as unsuccessful.