Winding Engine Driver

Winding Engine Driver

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To safely and effectively operate the mine winder for the haulage of ore, persons, materials, and equipment during a shift.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

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

COMPETENCIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in the workplace.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the functions and the operation of signalling arrangements and safety devices in a shaft.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the functions of electrical and mechanical components on a winder.
• Demonstrate an understanding of shaft signals.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Starts and takes control of a 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 shift reports.
• Escalates abnormal operations problems to appropriate Engineer or Manager.
• Responds 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.
• Maintains own safe and productive workplace.
• Advises on defects and abnormalities to appropriate Engineer or manager.
• 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.