Senior Blasting Technician

Overview

The Senior Blasting Technician core function the implementation of training on, blasts that is provided by the technical support and advice to the operations and clients.

Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent Competency B 

Advantageous Requirements:

2 years demonstrated experience in AXXIS mining technology or equivalent.  Experience 3 years demonstrated experience in Mining / explosives environment 2 years demonstrated experience in surface Blasting 2 years demonstrated experience in people management  Duties

Tech nical support  

To provide technical support and advice to the operations and clients about the implementation of training on blasts Build and maintain good internal and external customer relationships. Monitoring of equipment and analysing the performance thereof 

Prevented/mitigated company risks 

To assist with all the relevant training and risk management documentation Ensuring compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act and adherence to stipulated disciplines for continuous improvement of Occupational Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality that impact on the organisation. Promoting a safety conscious culture and ensuring adherence to all legislation. 

Blast Quality Reviews 

Conduct and evaluate blast results using databases, instrumentation, blasting software’s (e.g. BME BlastMap software) Write blast report writing as per requirements  Job Competencies

Job Related Skills:

Intermediate skills in Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Technical skills in blast designs. Research capability and skill Ability to analyse scientific data.

Competency Requirements:

Business Acumen - Essential Customer Focus - Essential Timely Decision Making - Essential Functional Technical Skills - Mastery Integrity and Trust - Essential Problem Solving - Essential Drive for Results - Essential

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