Winder Engine Driver

Job Description

The Role
Work as part of the Electrical Services team to ensure the safe and effective operation of the shafts and skipping systems as operational requirements dictate.

The Responsibilities
Safety
•    Following all relevant rules and procedures 
•    Attending Toolbox talks delivered by Foreman 
•    Following risk assessments, COSHH assessments and method statements where required 
•    Understanding, following and implementing their part in emergency procedures 
•    Ensuring risk assessments and method statements are suitable and used for tasks being undertaken 
Planning
•    Ensuring risk assessments and method statements are suitable and used for tasks being undertaken 
•    Planning, risk assessing and executing workload as necessary 
Decision Making & Problem Solving
•    Make informed decisions associated with hazard identification and risk management to ensure safe working 
•    Prioritise tasks after discussion with supervisor to ensure maintenance objectives are achieved 
•    Using judgement and experience to manage incidents and problems
Operational Tasks
•    Safely and effectively operate the shafts and skipping systems as operational requirements dictate 
•    Liaise with the maintenance department on compliance testing and inspection
Communication
•    Reporting to Foremen on all aspects of their activities 
•    Liaising with other ICL Boulby winder personnel and contractors 
•    Liaising with supervisors to understand all aspects of the daily maintenance activity 
Information Management
•    Interpreting and acting upon information given by way of oral/written communication, technical manuals, method statements and risk assessments and previous work reports 
•    Utilising all such information for the effective implementation of the maintenance workload

The Requirements
Experience & Knowledge
•    Experience of the underground operation
•    Experience of shafts and winding engines would be advantageous
Qualifications / Certifications
•    Level 2 Skills for Life or GCSE equivalent (Numeracy, Literacy, ITQ)
•    Risk assessment training 
•    Effective communication skills