Technical Qualifications Officer - Modderfontein at AECI Limited

Job Description    

• Provides DetNet initiating systems testing and qualifications services.
• Acts as Far and Near range master during experiments, trials and qualifications.
• Act as independent Quality function observer during engineering “characterization” trials and marketing field trials.
• Write qualification specifications, methods and reports.
• Works under AECI Mining Explosives parameters for safety and operations in the AECI Mining danger areas. Consults and works closely/under the direction of DetNet’s and AECI Mining Technical custodians.
• Liaise with external Testing Houses and bodies such as Naschem, AECI Mining, Gerotek, Explo Labs and Houwteq for qualification of products/systems according to relevant international standards.
• Investigate development product failures during qualification phases.
• Design and conduct experiments to prove or disprove hypotheses of design failures.
• Dissect and analyse failure samples of all development products.
• Provide accurate and informed feedback to product designers and developers to ensure continuous improvement in design
• Partake in relevant product/system Risk Assessments as well as process HAZOP studies for existing and new products and processes.
• Qualification tests on product packaging.
• Assist in product, process and system audits where requested.
• High level of computer literacy - Proficiencies in MS Office products; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are essential.
• Excellent technical report writing skill is essential.
• Conversant with ISO systems and Local and International Standards for approval of electronic initiating systems (detonators and associated control equipment).
• Must have the ability to function both independently as well as in a matrix organization to interface with design teams, manufacturing, supply chain management, program management personnel and quality section personnel.

Qualifications & Experience    

• Diploma in Mechanical / Electronic Engineering is desirable.
• At least 3 years’ experience in an explosives manufacturing/testing environment.
• Laboratory test setup and testing experience is an advantage.
• Explosives Engineering Certification (Surface and Underground) is an advantage.