Why This Role Matters (Purpose):
To ensure that all the prescribed duties are carried out in preparation for a blast, performing the blast and concluding post-blasting tasks, in line with all statutory, legal and BME SHERQ requirements. And to ensure that all excess accessories after the blast are recorded and to be destroyed according to the relevant mine standards at a place designated by the mine manager.
What You Will Be Responsible For:
Ensures that the correct accessories necessary to carry out the blasting assignment are drawn from the magazine once the blast design / accessory order is received where applicable. Ensures that inspections of the vehicle are completed and that the pre-use checklist filled in prior to the use of the accessory transport vehicle. Ensures that all the tasks necessary for preparing the blast are carried out in accordance with statutory/legal/BME requirements, including priming, pumping and stemming, timing design, as well as all the SHERQ requirements. Approves the blasting after ensuring the safety of the area and that the all the required pre-blast procedures have been correctly carried out. Ensures that the required inspections are made. Responsible for declaring the area safe after the blast. Ensures that the necessary administration and reporting are completed. Supervises the work of Blasting Assistants and mixer-placer trucks. Deals with unacceptable behaviour. Escalates serious offences to Foreman. Allocates relevant housekeeping tasks to the blasting team and ensures completion thereon.
What You Will BringQualificationsGrade 12 with Maths Blasting Ticket (Mandatory)
Experience2 years' proven experience in blasting and/or blasting assistance. Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email) 3 years' proven experience within a mining and explosives environment.
Key CompetenciesBusiness Acumen Conflict Management Customer Focus Timely Decision Making Functional Technical Skills Developing Direct Reports and Others Innovation Management Meeting Deadlines Motivating Others Problem Solving Drive for Results
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