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Senior Blasting Technician - Northern CapeFull job descriptionOverviewTo provide technical support and advice to the operations and clients about the implementation of training on, blasts.QualificationsBachelorxe2x80x99s degree in mining engineering or equivalentCompetency BAdvantageous Requirements:2 years demonstrated experience in AXXIS mining technology or equivalent.Experience3 years demonstrated experience in mining / explosives environment2 years demonstrated experience in surface blasting2 years demonstrated experience in people managementDutiesTechnical supportTo provide technical support and advice to the operations and clients about the implementation of training on blastsBuild and maintain good internal and external customer relationships.Monitoring of equipment and analysing the performance thereofPrevented/mitigated company risksTo assist with all the relevant training and risk management documentationEnsuring 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 ReviewsConduct and evaluate blast results using databases, instrumentation, blasting softwarexe2x80x99s (e.g. BME BlastMap software)Write blast report writing as per requirementsJob CompetenciesJob Related Skills:Intermediate skills in Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)Technical skills in blast designs.Research capability and skillAbility to analyse scientific data.Competency Requirements:Business Acumen - EssentialCustomer Focus - EssentialTimely Decision Making - EssentialFunctional Technical Skills - MasteryIntegrity and Trust - EssentialProblem Solving - EssentialDrive for Results - Essential

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