Drill Rig Operator, Mfamosing at Lafarge Cement

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Drill Rig Operator, Mfamosing at Lafarge Cement

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Posted: Apr 25, 2026

Deadline: Not specified

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Lafarge Africa Plc is a leading Sub-Saharan Africa building solutions Company and member of the LafargeHolcim group.

The vision of Lafarge Africa Plc is to be the most trusted and preferred partner of African construction professionals and home builders by delivering cement, concrete, aggregates and other building solutions that are best in quality, envir...

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Drill Rig Operator, Mfamosing

Job Type Full Time

Qualification BA/BSc/HND

Experience 5 - 8 years

Location Cross River

Job Field Engineering / Technical  

About the Job

The purpose of a Drilling Operator is to operate the drilling machinery in a safe and efficient order to extract minerals, oil, gas and other substances from the Earth. This includes setting up, operating and monitoring the drilling machinery, preparing and monitoring the drilling site, and ensuring safety and environmental regulations are adhered to. The Drilling Operator is also responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of the drilling process, while ensuring that production and other operational targets are met.

What you'll be doing 

Operate the drilling machine to create blasting holes in rock, following safety protocols and operational procedures.

Conduct regular inspections and maintenance on the drilling equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.

Ensure a safe working environment by implementing safety measures, adhering to safety regulations, and reporting any unsafe condition

Collaborate with mining engineers and geologists to assess drilling sites and plan drilling operations in line with production demand.

Maintain accurate records of drilling operations, including depth, pressure, production rates.

Monitor and keep specific record of drilling accessories consumption, ascertain and eschew waste of drill bits.

Maybe responsible for supervising junior operators and support staff, providing training and guidance on drilling techniques and safety practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree /HND in any  Engineering or technology based discipline 

At least 5 to 8 years’ experience on land / offshore drilling Rigs. Of these years, minimum 3 years must be as a Driller on Land / offshore Drilling Rigs.

Familiar with Sandvik and Atlas Copco Rigs

Fully understand the machine operation parameters (feed pressure, percussion pressure, flushing air pressure and temperature).

Good knowledge of safety regulations and rules applicable in an industrial area

Knowledge on the usage, maintenance and troubleshooting of Drilling Machine.

Knowledge of coolant for drilling operations.

Knowledge of marking and measuring instruments.

Ability to interpret core samples or cuttings for project requirement

Good knowledge about equipment safety and other safety rules with its effectiveness.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Lafarge Cement on zurl.to to apply

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