Dynamic and results-driven miner with extensive experience at Sasol Mining, skilled in heavy machinery operation and hazard recognition. Proven track record of enhancing safety protocols and training new employees, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with OSHA guidelines. Recognized for strong communication skills and a commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
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Thembisile Kate Jele
Miner
Standerton
Summary
Work History
New Denmark Colliery
Miner
Job overview
- Operated heavy machinery for coal extraction, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Replaced worn or broken cutting tools on machinery.
- Moved materials using equipment to transfer to different workstations.
- Used loading machine to transfer rocks and coal onto vehicles for removal.
- Opened and closed bottom doors of cars to dump contents.
- Stopped gathering arms when cars reached capacity.
- Pushed or rode cars down slopes or hooked cars to cables and controlled cable drum brakes to ease cars down inclines.
- Onboarded new employees by instructing in use of equipment, as well as company policies and procedures, to enhance performance.
- Operated hydraulic or electric shovels to pick up loose rock.
- Maintained equipment in good working order by replacing and repairing components.
- Inspected, weighed, and sorted loads for further processing.
- Drove supply vehicles for forward operations involving blasting.
- Used crowbars and pickaxes to remove materials from rock faces.
- Read and interpreted technical documents and effectively adhered to written instructions to maintain quality standards.
- Cleaned off build-up or excess materials blocking pathways and machinery operation.
- Stayed alert to hand signals, markings and grade stakes while operating machinery to prevent incidents.
- Reached Number days without accidental explosion by effectively treating mine walls and floors with limestone.
- Closely monitored and recorded locations, mining progress, and safety conditions.
- Used Type tool to test areas for safety before setting up drills and drilling machines.
- Unloaded Number shuttle car loads onto conveyor belt.
- Moved mine cars into position for loading and unloading.
Zibulo Colliery
Faceboss
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Lebone Construction
Miner
Job overview
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to maintain operational efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production targets while maintaining quality standards.
- Assisted in training new miners on safety procedures and operational best practices.
- Monitored underground conditions, reporting hazards to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel.
Sasol Mining
Snr Miner
Job overview
Sasol MiningSecinda, Secunda
Control room (Shift Scheduler)
12.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Coordinated scheduling for multiple projects to optimize resource allocation and minimize downtime.
- Managed calendar for team members, ensuring timely communication and adherence to deadlines.
- Developed and maintained tracking systems for project milestones and deliverables.
- Facilitated meetings to gather project requirements and adjust schedules accordingly.
Education
TRS ConsultantsOgies
Safety Officer
02-2013
University Overview
Colliery Technical CollegeWitbank
Blasting Certificate from Colliery Technical College
09-2006
University Overview
Colliery Technical College Witbank
Competent Person A from Mining
02-2006
University Overview
Colliery Technical College Witbank
Flameproof from Mining
11-2005
University Overview
Colliery Technical College Witbank
Gases And Gas Testing from Mining
10-2005
University Overview
Takheni Senior Secondary SchoolElukwatini
Matric from Matric
12-1997
University Overview
Skills
Blasting techniques
Roof bolting
Heavy machinery operation
Underground navigation
OSHA requirements
Mine safety protocols
Mineral identification
Excavation planning
Proficiency in area
Contract auditing
Ventilation management
Hazard recognition
Environmental awareness
Risk management processes and analysis
Ground control
Reports generation and analysis
Worksite safety
File/records maintenance
Underground coal mining
Conveyor operation
Explosives handling
Strong verbal communication
Mine rescue
Two-way radio operation
Materials transport
Safety procedures
Equipment inspection
Underground mining equipment
OSHA guidelines
Production documentation
Project and time management
Operation Monitoring
OSHA and MSHA environmental regulations
Problem-solving
Time management
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Reliability
Excellent communication
Hazard identification
Timeline
Control room (Shift Scheduler)
Sasol Mining
12.2024 - Current
TRS Consultants
Safety Officer
Colliery Technical College
Blasting Certificate from Colliery Technical College
Colliery Technical College
Competent Person A from Mining
Colliery Technical College
Flameproof from Mining
Colliery Technical College
Gases And Gas Testing from Mining
Takheni Senior Secondary School
Matric from Matric
Miner
New Denmark Colliery
Faceboss
Zibulo Colliery
Miner
Lebone Construction
Snr Miner
Sasol Mining