Redpath Mongolia LLC has an immediate opening for a Raisebore Supervisor/Trainer  to join their dynamic team at the Oyu Tolgoi Project in Mongolia.  The site is situated in Southern Mongolia in the heart of the Gobi Desert flatlands.
 
Closing:  October 23, 2020

Location: Oyu Tolgoi

Rotation: 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off *Due to current Covid-19 travel restrictions, the rotation may be amended. Once covid-19 travel restrictions are eased, you will return to the above roster. Current rotation estimate is 140 days: 3 weeks of quarantine on entry to Mongolia; 11 weeks of work at 14 days on 3 days off; 2 weeks of quarantine when returning to home country; 4 weeks off.

Shift Length: 12 hours

Compensation: Redpath offers a comprehensive wage and benefit package

Travel: Flights provided from point of hire to job site

Conditions of Employment:Successful completion of pre-employment medical and substance abuse test

Accommodations: Camp setting

Job Description
The primary role of the Raisebore Supervisor/Trainer is to direct the activities with respect to all facets of operating the raisedrill machinery. This includes moving, set up, pilot hole drilling, installation/ removal of reamer, MUBO tool, inspection and tear down, to achieve project goals in Safety, Quality and Production. In addition, the Raisebore Supervisor/Trainer is responsible to mentor and train the Raisebore Helper and Assistant Raisebore Operator in the safe operation of the various raisedrills.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Must be able to comprehend written and verbal instructions as required to perform his duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Monitor inventory of spare parts and supplies and procure items as required to ensure production progresses
• Accountable for the performance of the raise drill, including all aspects of safety, financial, schedule, quality and performance
• Execute training plans for national employees to become competent raise bore drillers
• Report and escalate emerging issues with the Raisebore Superintendent
• Communicate with the Client at the site as required
• Prepare and submit reports as required
• Submit accurate timesheets for processing in a timely manner
• Operate the assigned raisedrill according to procedure with respect to set-up, etc.
• Make required adjustments to the operation of the raisedrill to compensate for ground conditions
• Give direction to crew members on the various duties with respect to the safe and efficient operation of the raisedrill
• Connect various components on the raisedrill as required
• Read and interpret engineering plans to set up the raisedrill and assemble components
• Perform and/or assist minor repairs as required
• Ensure the maintenance of a clean work site, storage of materials and spare parts
• Must be able to follow proper procedure to ensure safety and to control equipment damage
• Comply with Oyu Tolgoi’s Critical Risk Management (CRM) requirements
• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Required:  3-5 years with experience in operating variousclasses of raisedrills, with progression in size and complexity of projects/raisedrills employed
• Prior Supervisory and Training experience
• Ability to follow directions
• Must be able to communicate in a knowledgeable, professional manner, both written and verbally
• Ability to adjust raisedrill parameters to compensate for changing ground conditions
• Extensive knowledge of various classes of raisedrills
• Knowledge of raisebore drill operations
• Knowledge of drilling machinery
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to do perform routine maintenance on machines
• Ability to operate heavy equipment
• Ability to multi task and work effectively