Miner

Schlumberger Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking candidates for a barite mining production role. Responsibilities include achieving production targets, ensuring safety in operations, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should possess practical skills, flexibility, and problem-solving abilities. The role requires a solid foundation in maths and English. Join a workplace committed to diversity and innovation in energy solutions, with opportunities for career development and leadership.

Benefits

Company-funded pension program

Healthcare including dental care

Employee mental health support

Wellness coaching

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Complete all tasks for safe and efficient barite production.
• Monitor ground conditions and perform rectification work as needed.
• Conduct necessary equipment checks and operate safely.

Responsibilities

• Achieve production targets while adhering to mine plans.
• Perform blasting, loading, and transportation duties.
• Conduct post-blast safety checks and maintain mining operations.

Skills

Practical ability

Flexibility

Creativity

Problem solving

Equipment Operation

Education

Maths and English

Tools

Equipment maintenance

Job description

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond.

More than 98,000 employees over 120 countries already started their SLB journeys. Start yours now!

If you would like to know more, please visit our website at https://www.slb.com/

Location

Job Summary

Complete all tasks required to produce barite safely and efficiently from our underground drill and blast barite mining operation. Working hours are 45 hours per week, 9 hours a day (Monday to Friday).

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance Duties

• Work to mine plans to safely achieve production targets.
• Monitor ground conditions and perform any necessary rectification work.
• Perform equipment checks and use in a competent manner.
• Install ground support.
• Safe application of explosives.
• Extension of mine ventilation system

Operational Duties

• Complete all operations required for the production cycle:-
• Drilling
• Blasting
• Loading trucks
• Operating trucks
• Post blast safety checks
• Complete all operations required for production support:-
• Extension and relocation of, compressed air, electrical power and ventilations systems
• Installation of additional ground support
• Maintenance of mine roadways
• Maintenance of mine water pumping systems
• Adhere to SLB policies.
• Maths and English

Preferred Skills

• Practical ability
• Flexibility
• Creativity
• Problem solving
• Equipment Operation

Useful Additional Skills

• Equipment maintenance

If this role is of interest to you and you are eager to learn more then we strongly encourage you to apply. We can then discuss how you will help shape and grow SLB moving forward.

• Local policies include support to families with children, company/employee funded pension program and healthcare, including dental care.
• We provide well-being programs such as Employee Mental health support and health and wellness coaching.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• We have multiple internal employee resources groups, female mentorship programs, volunteering opportunities, and company-wide webinars, amongst other opportunities.

Why you should join us

Developing future leaders

Become a part of a community where your potential to lead is nurtured from the start. Joining us opens doors to leadership opportunities within our organisation and across the broader industry, as evidenced by over 90% of our executive team began their careers with us.

Borderless Careers

Our career-building approach means you’ll have dedicated systems and an open, honest dialogue with managers and HR, helping you develop your career with potential opportunities across regions and functions.

Women and in STEM

Diversity is a key part of our success, and we have focused on gender balance for nearly 25 years. We are dedicated to nurturing and developing female talent both locally and globally. To support this goal, SLB has several initiatives, including mentorship programs, volunteering opportunities, and company-wide webinars, all aimed at helping women succeed.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is deeply rooted in our history and culture. No matter who you are and where you come from, at SLB you are unique and respected for your contribution. Under the SLB identity, we strive to create a rich culture and atmosphere of equality and belonging, where we encourage every member of our global teams to share ideas, make an impact, and contribute to both our company’s continuous improvement and their own. SLB does not engage in discrimination based on race, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, religion, in hiring and employment practices such as promotions, rewards, and access to training. We have a zero-tolerance policy around discrimination of any kind.

Engage with cutting-edge technology positioned at the forefront of the industry, contributing to pioneering advancements. Highly involvement in new Energy business including Geothermal, Eolic, Hydrogen and Low carbon initiatives.

Certifications and Awards

The Disability Equality Index awarded us the title of “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” in 2023.

Proud member of Business Disability Inn and Valuable 500 initiative.

Proudly ranked 4.3 out of 5 on Glassdoor for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Proudly ranked 4.1 out of 5 on Glassdoor for overall employee benefits.

Proudly ranked 4.2 out of 5 overall on Indeed.

SLB is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.