Blaster (Gamsberg) at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview    

• The purpose of the Blaster is 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.
• 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.

Qualifications    

• Grade 12 ( Maths) Blasting certification (Open cast),
• Magazine Master certificate
• Blasting Certificate 

Adventageous

• Degree/Diploma in Mining Engineering.

Experience    

• Ms office ( Word, excel, E-mail)
• 3 Previous experience in a mining / explosives environment
• 2 years Blasting / assistance experience

Duties    

• 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.

Job Competencies    

• Customer Focused
• Attention to detail
• Numeric skills
• Assertive
• Able to take control
• Systematic
• Planning and Organising
• Following Instructions and Procedures
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
• Leading and Supervising
• Adhering to Principles and Values

Closing Date    
2023/08/31