Underground Blasting Engineer at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview    

• 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 and blast performance results and submit relevant reports.
• 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.

Qualifications    

• Degree in Mining Engineering

Advantageous Requirements:

• Post graduate degree in mining engineering
• Trained in the application of blast monitoring equipment
• Technical report writing experience
• Project management

Experience    

• 5 years’ continuous working experience in blasting technical services and consulting in the field of blasting
• Proven track record in a blasting technology environment 

Duties    

• To assist in providing advanced technical support on the following:
• Fragmentation Analysis
• VOD measurements
• Optimization projects
• Blast Audits and technical reports
• Product and equipment application knowledge transfer
• Differentiate the company’s’ service and products by identifying and implementing value adding activities beneficial to all customers.
• Establish long term relationships with key decision makers and influencers on the mines.
• Provide excellent service on all aspects of explosive and accessory products and their uses, including auditing of product application and performance underground and giving recommendations to correct deficiencies.
• Assist R&D team with quality tests and assurance with regards to products.

Job Competencies    

• Business Acumen
• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus
• Timely Decision Making
• Functional Technical Skills
• Developing Direct Reports and Others
• Innovation Management
• Meeting Deadlines
• Motivating Others
• Problem Solving
• Drive for Results

Job Related Skills:

• Sound knowledge of applicable blasting software
• Sound understanding of blasting science
• 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

Closing Date    
2023/05/25