Job Description

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

• Bachelors 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

DutiesTechnical 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 softwares (e.g. BME BlastMap software)
• Write blast report writing as per requirements

Job CompetenciesJob 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

Omnia Holdings