Ops Chargehand

Job title : Ops Chargehand (Gauteng - JHB West Rand)Job Location : Gauteng, JohannesburgDeadline : April 03, 2025Quick Recommended Links

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Description

• Assist mine personnel on on-the-job training (Technical support on DDS equipment & Charging-up).
• Provide information regarding Health & Safety of Enaex equipment to mine and Enaex employees.
• Assist mine personnel on on-the-job training (Technical support on DDS equipment & Charging-up).
• Assist Service Technician in maintenance of DDS Equipment.
• Density checks and records.
• Day to day inspections and minor repairs on DDS equipment.
• Oversee mine trained employee to do daily checklist. Mine employee to hand checklist to his mine supervisor.
• First responder to breakdowns (All minor issues on shift).
• Reporting on levels of DDS emulsions and delivery dates for emulsion.
• Offloading of the DDS delivery tanker & weighbridge notes sign.
• Reporting on spares used and stock level to Service Technician.
• Report of spillages to mine personnel to arrange for clean-up.
• Report status of good housekeeping around silos to mine.
• Daily reporting of findings in underground workings to Section Mine Overseer / Shift boss / Miner with regards to   - charging-up and drilling on the working areas he visited.
• Communication with service Technician on status of DDS equipment.
• Breakdown reports and feedback to M/O , HFO , Service Technician.
• Follow up on recommendations and implementation of proposals.
• Identify incorrect charging up practices.
• Conduct blast surveys according to the designed criteria..
• Demonstrate the charging up and connecting of all Enaex explosives products.
• Apply the use of the product as per the product application training.
• Apply the safe handling, storage and transport of explosives
• Ensure correct PPE is used, as well as that PPE is in good condition and correctly worn/used.
• Maintain housekeeping of work area.
• Identify workplace hazards and associated risks and deal with it appropriately (Hirac & Risk Assessment).
• Knowledge of relevant hand tools.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Comply with the Mine's safety and health procedures.
• Attend the mine's induction training.
• Maintain basic safety, health and environmental issues.
• Assess the product application practices.
• Identify incorrect product application practices.
• Demonstrate and coach the correct practices.
• Adhere to Enaex code of practice and procedures.
• Adhere to mine Health & Safety requirements.

Requirements

• Grade 12.
• Underground Blasting Assistant Certificate and Competent B for underground is an advantage.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Valid medical fitness certificate for UG Mines.

Experience:

• 2-3 years working experience in underground.

• Engineering / Technical  jobs

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