Job Purpose:

To operate a specific make of drill rig (Sandvik) safely and productively for production drilling (blasthole) in a mining environment, achieving penetration rates and accuracy targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate a Sandvik drill rig (e.g., Pantera, DPi) to drill blastholes to precise design specifications (depth, angle, spacing).
• Perform advanced pre-start checks and basic troubleshooting of the rig's hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Use onboard computer systems (RCS, iDrill) for monitoring performance and diagnostics.
• Maintain high standards of drill floor housekeeping.
• Change drill rods, bits, and hammers efficiently.
• Complete drill log sheets and report any mechanical issues or unusual ground conditions immediately.
• Work closely with the Drill & Blast team to optimize patterns and performance.
• Follow all isolation and safety procedures for working on heavy machinery.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience operating Sandvik drill rigs in a production mining environment.
• Specific training/certification on Sandvik equipment is a major advantage.
• Valid operator's license/certificate for drill rigs.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in mining or heavy civil construction.

• Proven track record of working in remote site locations.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Relevant trade certification, vocational training, or operator licenses.
• Physical fitness and ability to work in challenging outdoor environments.
• Fluency in Kiswahili; working knowledge of English is an advantage.

• Operate a Sandvik drill rig (e.g., Pantera, DPi) to drill blastholes to precise design specifications (depth, angle, spacing).
• Perform advanced pre-start checks and basic troubleshooting of the rig's hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
• Use onboard computer systems (RCS, iDrill) for monitoring performance and diagnostics.
• Maintain high standards of drill floor housekeeping.
• Change drill rods, bits, and hammers efficiently.
• Complete drill log sheets and report any mechanical issues or unusual ground conditions immediately.
• Work closely with the Drill & Blast team to optimize patterns and performance.
• Follow all isolation and safety procedures for working on heavy machinery.

• Operating Sandvik drill rigs
• Drilling blastholes
• Pre-start checks
• Basic troubleshooting (hydraulic, pneumatic, control systems)
• Using onboard computer systems (RCS, iDrill)
• Drill rod, bit, and hammer changes
• Drill log completion
• Communication with Drill & Blast team
• Adherence to safety procedures
• Fluency in Kiswahili
• Working knowledge of English

• Proven experience operating Sandvik drill rigs in a production mining environment.
• Specific training/certification on Sandvik equipment is a major advantage.
• Valid operator's license/certificate for drill rigs.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant experience in mining or heavy civil construction.
• Proven track record of working in remote site locations.
• Strong commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Relevant trade certification, vocational training, or operator licenses.
• Physical fitness and ability to work in challenging outdoor environments.