Core Specific Responsibilities & Expected Deliverables 

Ensure that all operators and personnel entering the work area are adequately inducted on site safety procedures and systems and that these comply to mining standards.

• Ensure all employees are trained, assessed and permitted to do the work. (Driving / operating permits, blasting licenses and first –aid certificate).
• Coach operators in order for them to teach and /or correct unsafe work habits.
• Ensure fatigue management is complied with.
• Ensure that all safety and job-related items are reported to the Coordinator so that this information can be recorded in the Logbook.
• Report all accidents, incidents or hazards in your area of responsibility to the Coordinator and put preventative measures in place.
• Participate in safety investigations in conjunction with the safety department and implement corrective and preventative controls.
• Ensure drilling procedures are followed.
• Ensure equipment checklists are duly checked, collected and signed off.
• Ensure safety berms are built as per required standard.
• Ensure ground conditions are to standard (ground water, voids, cavities, joints and underground workings).
• Ensure Drill pattern demarcation, barricades and signage are of the correct standard.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures for all equipment under your supervision are complied with.

Behavioral Traits / Personal Characteristics

• Detail Orientated
• Problem Solving
• Professionalism
• Must possess Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Must be flexible to work and attend to any shift as assigned
• Ability to multi-task
• Conflict resolution
• Must be an active listener
• Must be a good team player
• Ability to make precise judgment and decisions
• Ability to delegate as and when need arises
• Must be able to effectively manage time
• Must be smart
• self-driven

Environmental Responsibilities

• Comply with current environmental regulations in Zambia
• Comply with the commitments contained in the Environmental Impact Studies and other additional studies in this regard, which apply to your area and activities.
• Comply with the provisions of the Trident FQML Environmental Management System.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full Grade 12 Certificate.
• Minimum Diploma in a relevant field or better, Bachelor’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Valid Zambian driver’s license.
•  3-5 years’ work experience in a mining environment, with not less than 1 year at supervisor level
• Demonstrate knowledge on various Drill operation techniques
• Knowledge of various drill operations
• Machine Operation Monitoring
• Quality Control Analysis
• Working knowledge of drill operations
• Basic knowledge of condition monitoring
• Job specific equipment selection ability
• Excellent knowledge of drilling depth requirements
• Knowledge of drilling related equipment