Blasting Engineer - Tshipi at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (with Maths)
• Explosivies Engineering Certificate
• Blasting ticket (Open Cast)

Qualification / Professional Membership

• Trained in the application of blast monitoring equipment. 
• Innovative technical report writing experience  
•  Project management   
• Member of a professional organisation 
• BSc in Engineering (Post graduate degree in mining engineering, geotechnology, geology or seismology)
• Trained in the application of blast monitoring equipment (AXXIS Technology)

Experience

• 3-5 years' continuous working experience in blasting technical services and consulting in the field of blasting
• 2-3 years' Proven track record in a blasting technology environment
• 2-3 years' Technical report writing experience
• 2-3 years' Project management

Duties

• To undertake the development and testing of blasting optimisation technology in order to provide the highest quality blasting products and services available.
• To conduct and manage blasting risk assessments, blast optimisation designs, blast performance results and specialist blast designs and numerical modelling for critical blasts and submit relevant reports.
• To ensures that all the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act, OHS Act, and statutory requirements within the department/remit thus ensuring effective management of SHERQ and adherence to stipulated disciplines for continuous improvement of occupational Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality that impact on any organisation.
• To stay abreast of global technical advances in the field of blasting, and develop and implement policies, procedures and processes to ensure process excellence and continual process improvement.
• To assist in providing advanced technical training for blasting engineers and clients.

Job Competencies

• Sound knowledge of applicable of blasting software
• Sound knowledge of numerical modelling and field monitoring techniques
• Sound understanding of blasting physics and SHERQ.
• Extensive knowledge of mining operations
• Good working knowledge of the explosive’s regulations
• Project management and Commercial knowledge
• Technical knowledge of mining explosives and services