Hands on guidance of employees to function optimally
Inputs to Site Management budgeting process in line with site objectives
Train and create an environment of knowledge transfer/ sharing with mine personnel.
Responsible for ensuring the sound management of storage areas such as the silo and the magazines on site.
Qualifications
Blasting Ticket
Matric (With Maths)
Experience
3 years mining experience as a supervisor or Equivalent (preferably Underground)
3 years demonstrated knowledge of performing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical maintenance
Duties
Responsible for ensuring that blasting takes place on time and in line with the customers request. This includes all the pre-blasting activities such as (among other things)
Preparation of the Emulsion Charging Unit,
The planning of the blast,
Blasting design,
Preparation including measuring of holes, pumping, wiring, timing and stemming of holes,
Testing and quality assurance of the product,
Monthly report to BME management and mine including a blasting efficiencies report and cost analysis.
Take actions to ensure cost/tonne targets are met.
Job Competencies
Work closely with mine employees on the site and manage the relationships with them so that needs can be assessed, and sound service delivery can take place.