Senior Blasting Technician

1 week ago

Sishen Northern Cape, South Africa Omnia Holdings Full time

Job Description,
To research, develop and test blasting optimisation technology and analysis models and provide high-tech consulting services to internal and external stakeholders on request to advertise BME's capability thus ensuring BME remains the supplier/service provider of choice.

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Overview
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To research, develop and test blasting optimisation technology and analysis models and provide high-tech consulting services to internal and external stakeholders on request to advertise BME's capability thus ensuring BME remains the supplier/service provider of choice.

, Qualifications,

  • BSc in Engineering or Science
  • Post graduate degree in mining engineering, geotechnology or geology
  • Trained in the application of blast monitoring equipment
  • Innovative technical report writing experience
  • Project management
  • Member of a professional organisation

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

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Duties
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  • 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, blast performance results and specialist blast designs and numerical modelling for critical blasts and submit relevant reports.
  • To ensures that all the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act, OHS Act, and statutory requirements within the department/remit thus ensuring effective management of SHERQ and adherence to stipulated disciplines for continuous improvement of occupational Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality that impact on any organisation.
  • 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.
  • To assist in providing advanced technical training for blasting engineers and clients.

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Job Competencies
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Job Related Skills

  • Sound knowledge of applicable of blasting software
  • Sound knowledge of numerical modelling and field monitoring techniques
  • Sound understanding of blasting physics and SHERQ
  • 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

Competency Requirements

  • 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

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