Lamproom Supervisor

Purpose

To assist in providing quality services and safe operation of lamproom equipment and tools for health, safety and productivity in the mining sector.

Responsibilities

Technical:

• Implement and apply occupational Health, Safety and Environmental standards in the workplace.
• Perform lamproom procedure and maintain equipment in a mining environment.
• Manage activities in a lamproom in the mining environment.
• Communicate and solve problems in a lamproom environment.
• Select and use lamproom equipment and tools (e.g. portable mine lighting, self-contained self-rescuers, gas detection instruments, etc).
• Perform basic maintenance on portable mine lighting equipment and gas detection instruments.
• Plan and execute mine and safety programmes efficiently.
• Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to work activity and conduct statutory reporting and collate reports.
• Resolve coordinating activities with others at the site prior to commencement of and during the work activity.
• Obtain and prepare materials and resources required for work in accordance with work requirements and relevant manufacturer and/or site requirements.
• Maintain records/list/logs in accordance with site requirements.
• Lamproom equipment is monitored and faults are identified and responded to in accordance with site requirements.
• Perform work according to target outcome.
• Complete general maintenance of and housekeeping to maintain the lamproom in an operational condition.
• Execute proper asset clearance procedures and compile the necessary reports in accordance with specified (legal and site-specific) requirements.
• Compile the necessary reports in relation to equipment not tested, not taken or not returned as per statutory requirements.
• Ensure that faulty, damaged, abused, or missing equipment are reported, replaced and/or repaired.
• Ensure routine maintenance procedures and operations are understood and applied according to original equipment manufacturer’s instructions.
• Problems and solutions are recorded and monitored for re-occurrence.
• Any other reasonable duties given to you by your direct supervisor/manager.

Support:

• Liaise with other Lamproom employees, and customers on the site to assist in ensuring quality and safety of work and that contractual obligations are met.
• Keep management updated of all unresolved and/or potential problems that would negatively affect the customer or our company.
• Provide feedback on a regular basis to management.
• Develop customer relations.
• Complete required documentation, reports and paperwork for the mine, customers and managers.

Health and Safety:

• Adhere to all mine safety regulations at all times.
• Adhere to site specific risk assessment before commencing daily tasks.
• Ensure medical and inductions are valid.
• Maintain safety and personal equipment in accordance with site requirements and safe working practices.
• Dispose of hazardous and environmentally sensitive waste products in accordance with site procedures.
• Personal Protective Equipment is examined and used in a way that is consistent with its purpose, design and specified requirements.

Supervision:

• Supervise the work process of assistants, juniors, relievers, and lampsmen.
• Train and update all Junior Lampsmen, Reliever Lampsmen, and Lampsmen on site.

Attributes and Skills:

• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work in a team.
• Problem identification, evaluation, and solving.
• Conflict management.
• Diligent.
• Pro-active.
• Well groomed.
• Trustworthy.
• Reliable.
• Mathematics and numeracy skills.
• Self-discipline.
• Willing to work overtime.
• Medically fit.
• Willing to relocate if transferred to another site.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric or equivalent with mathematics and physical science on higher grade (grade E) or standard grade (D symbol).
• National Lampsman certificate, at least 5 years’ experience in a Lamproom of which at least 2 years’ in a supervisory role.
• Understanding of lamproom equipment and tools.
• Good computer skills (Microsoft package).