Job Description
Rocblast Ltd is an independent blasting company specialising in drill and blast solutions for the Quarrying and Civil Engineering industries.
Established in 2007, the company is operated by a small, highly skilled team providing unrivalled technical knowledge and services, bringing more than 65 years experience in the industry.
Rocblast provides a wide range of services to the extractive and construction industries including laser face profiling, efficient blast design, fuel efficient rock drilling, blast supervision, supply of associated products, environmental disturbance monitoring and consultancy services.
The Role
Based on our customers' sites throughout Ireland and ROI, and reporting to the technical team, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
* Day-to-day safe and efficient operation of quarry drilling rig in line with current legislation and best practice.
* Daily checks and operation, routine maintenance, calibration, and operation of drill rig in line with operating procedures and risk assessments.
* Efficient management of rig movements between quarries.
* The adoption of a customer-focused work ethic and best practice.
* Developing and maintaining professional and courteous relationships with customers.
* Maintaining safety checks and safety records, following procedures, work instructions, and conditions of risk assessments.
* Maintaining all records as required to comply with legislation, industry standards as a minimum, and best practice where practicable.
* Timely and accurate completion of drill log documents.
* Submission of accurate mileage records and/or fuel card receipts.
The Applicant
The successful candidate will have a flexible, proactive, and versatile approach to work. They will have an energetic 'hands-on' approach and the ability to anticipate problems and consider a solution and the ability to negotiate and work collaboratively with clients and colleagues on both a formal and informal level.
This position is ideal for a highly motivated, hard-working person with a positive attitude.
Candidates must demonstrate experience in working in a site or quarry environment and will possess the following skills and competencies:
* Previous operation of a drilling rig is desirable.
* Previous operation of tracked or similar plant is essential.
* The ability to work unsupervised and manage own time is essential.
* Willingness to start early and travel between sites is essential.
* Accurate record keeping and administration is essential.
* A clean driving licence.
How to Apply
Rocblast strive to obtain and train the best talent.
The successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package commensurate with experience and will include a company vehicle.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please forward contact details and CV by email.