Winding Engine Driver

Introduction

To safely and effectively operate the mine winder for the haulage of ore, person, materials, and equipment during a shift. Duties & Responsibilities

COMPETENCIES

• Adheres to safety regulations and mine standards, procedures and practices and reports non-compliance. • Participates in regular safety meetings and makes recommendations to ensure overall safety. • Performs regular inspections in area of work and report hazards to ensure environment is safety and hazard free and recommends remedial action where necessary. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Starts and takes control of Winder.
• Communicates winding engine defects and sub-standard conditions to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Performs ore pulling operations from relevant levels.
• Transports people by means of a winder.
• Coordinates winding activities with total process requirements.
• Compiles correct shifts reports.
• Escalates abnormal operations problems to appropriate Engineer or Manager.
• Respond to standard signals.
• Assists during breakdowns or emergencies.
• Adheres to applicable legislation with regards to winding plant.
• Maintains the housekeeping standards in the work area.
• Ensures safe and reliable workmanship.
• Adheres to all safety, emergency and first aid procedures.
• Interacts with other teams and systems.
• Maintains own safe and productive workplace.
• Advises on defects and abnormalities to appropriate Engineer or Manager.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Grade 12 (with Mathematics and Physical Science) or NQF 4 equivalent
• DMRE Winding Engine Drivers Certificate
• Banksman/Onsetter Certificate
• 3 Years working experience in shaft barrel as a Banksman/Onsetter or Shaft Timberman
• 2 years double drum winder experience
• 2 years vertical shaft experience