Blasting Technician

**Overview**:
To provide technical support and advice to the Operations and clients about the implementation of, training on, and marketing of the Axxis Digital Detonator System.

To provide technical support and advice to the Operations and clients about the implementation of, training on, blasts.

Provide advance technical advice on blast and mine optimisation using highly technical equipment such as Drone ,3GSM and face profiling software.

Effective communication skills.

Proficiency in blast monitoring techniques.

Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management. Through Knowledge of blast engineering principles.

**Qualifications**:

- Grade 12
- Bachelor's degree in Mining/Engineering or equivalent
- Blasting Ticket/ Competency B.
- Blasting assistant competency (Would be beneficial).
- Code 10 Drivers License.

**Experience**:

- 2 years demonstrated experience in mining / explosives environment
- 2 years demonstrated experience in surface blasting
- 2 years demonstrated experience in AXXIS mining technology or equivalent.

**Duties**:
**Technical support**
- To provide technical support and advice to the Operations and clients about the implementation of, training on, and marketing of the

Axxis Digital Detonator System.

**Prevented/mitigated company risks**
- To assist with all the relevant training and risk management documentation
- Ensuring compliance with Mine Health and Safety Act and adherence to stipulated disciplines for continuous improvement of

occupational Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality that impact on the organisation.
- Promoting a safety conscious culture and ensuring adherence to all legislation.

**Blast Quality Reviews**
- Conduct and evaluate blast results using databases, instrumentation, blasting software’s (e.g. BME BlastMap software)
- Write blast report writing as per requirements

**Job Competencies**:

- Intermediate skills in Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
- Technical skills in blast designs
- Research capability and skill
- Ability to analyse scientific data

**General**: