CAT 6050 Operator 

Purpose of Role

To manage and operate the CAT 6050 excavator by applying all Tharisa Minerals (TM) operating and Health and Safety standards to excavate the required reef and waste as per the daily plan, transporting the targeted amount of reef and waste to the required area of the mine for processing. To use the CAT 6050 operator to excavate and load, reef and waste into the various transport trucks for processing across the various functions (Load and Haul/Crusher) of the mine

Role Context

Health and Safety

• Conduct risk and safety inspections, identifying and reporting any risks within the allocated area of operations and completing the requisite checklist recording the associated risks.
• Conduct a prestart safety checklist by inspecting the CAT 6050 excavator, identifying any risks and concerns, and escalating them to the control room and Foreman ensuring all safety requirements are met before the CAT 6050 is put into operation for the day.
• Conduct continuous risk assessments throughout the day by proactively identifying and reporting identified risks within the areas of operation and collaborating with the various departments to support and maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain and manage one’s own health and safety across the area of operations by adhering to all health and safety protocols and procedures to minimise any incidents within the working environment.
• Promote a culture of Zero harm and emphasize compliance to TM policies, values, and ethics, to cultivate a workplace culture focused on safety and adherence to company policies, values, and ethical standards

Equipment Operations

• Conduct a prestart safety checklist by inspecting the CAT 6050 excavator, identifying any risks and concerns, and escalating them to the control room and Foreman ensuring all safety requirements are met before the CAT 6050 is put into operation for the day
• Manage load and weight distribution across the various ADT’s being loaded by understanding weight distribution requirements and constraints for the respective ADT to maintain stability and minimise overloading during transport
• Manage the loading of the CAT 6050 excavator by understanding the loading capacity of the shovel ensuring the weight on the machine is appropriately balanced and the integrity of the machine is not compromised during operations
• Manoeuvre and operate the CAT 6050 excavator into, around and across various sites, including confined and elevated spaces by analysing the various inclines and environmental factors to position the CAT 6050 excavator for optimal loading, minimising unnecessary risk and managing the optimal excavation for transportation
• Work according to the daily and weekly plan by engaging with the foreman to understand the intended targets and notifying them of any potential delays (due to breakdowns or any other causes) to enable continuous monitoring of target achievements.
• Conduct daily housekeeping across the CAT 6050 that this role has worked with by cleaning the cabin, conducting an end of shift inspection on the CAT 6050, and ensuring any required maintenance or cleaning is scheduled accordingly to keep the CAT 6050 in peak operational condition
• Manage the operation of the CAT 6050 by monitoring and controlling the area of operation in and around the excavator ensuring a safe working environment is maintained, reporting any deviations from TM’s health and safety standards
• Complete all movement logs for the CAT 6050 by recording all movements and loads managed throughout the respective shift to ensure accurate reporting against established targets
• Monitor all gauges and indicators during the operation of the CAT 6050, focusing on any potential warnings that the excavator produces and ensure that the excavator can be operated safely and inline with the required parameters of the machine
• Track fuel consumption for the CAT 6050 by monitoring the fuel gauge and proactively communicating with the Diesel Bowser before the excavator requires fuel, minimising operational downtime on the machine

Daily Planning

• Work in line with the established timelines and pressures by adhering to the daily and weekly operational plans as well as prioritising adhoc daily requests for movements of loads outside of the allocated ‘block/s’
• Work according to the daily and weekly plan by engaging with the supervisor to understand the intended targets and notifying them of any potential delays (due to breakdowns or any other causes) to enable continuous monitoring of target achievements

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (NQF4)
• Relevant license of operation for the CAT 6050
• Any other relevant certifications
• Must pass both medical and dover test

Job specific experience

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience having worked in a similar type of role, in the mining or heavy industry environment
• Code 10 Drivers Licence

Inherent requirement 

Must be medically fit

Closing date: 22 September 2024