Mining Instructor
2 weeks ago
**Instructor (Underground)**
- **Salary is **_market-related_ **based on qualifications and experience**_
**Balfour Mpumalanga **_**12-month contract x3 vacancies **_
**Responsibilities**:
Testing and quality assurance of the product.
Transferring of Innovex lateral/uphole from surface silos transfer cassettes and Emulsion Charging Units.
Usage of portable charging units in narrow reef operations.
Maintenance of charging unit.
Undertake benchmarking on daily blasting activities throughout underground operations.
Cultivates a culture among staff of neatness, cleanliness, and orderliness in line with SHERQ requirements.
Ensures that first-line supervision conduct regular inspections of sites, vehicles and equipment and that they ensure that standards are maintained.
Oversees maintenance, inspections and production schedules of equipment and vehicles.
Demonstrate the correct method for transporting emulsion technology.
Demonstrate the correct method of operating emulsion pumps.
Demonstrate the correct method for loading a blast face.
Manage quality control in daily operations.
Provide training for mine personnel.
Monitor and support daily charging operations.
Repair & maintain emulsion equipment underground.
Demonstrate the ability to support emulsion blasting operations without supervision.
Qualifications:
Grade 12 with Math’s
Code 08 / Code B License
Competency B
Blasting assistant competency
3 years’ demonstrated experience in Underground explosives mining environment
Demonstrated knowledge of performing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical maintenance
Demonstrating ability to train new equipment operators.
Memberships:
- LHS/Uphole mining method - Pumpable emulsion charging units - Pumpable emulsion explosives
**EE Disclaimer**
Kindly note that all positions will be filled in accordance with the company's Employment Equity plan. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply.
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**Job Type**: Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: R50.00 - R250.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Balfour, Mpumalanga: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
Application Deadline: 2023/06/05
