Operator: Explosives Truck

Overview

To load holes with explosive products utilising a mixer-placer truck, according to BME standards. Responsible for truck inspection and maintenance. Qualifications Grade 12/ Matric  EC1 Licence Dangerous Goods and Passengers permit (DGP) Experience

Working Experience: 

3 years Truck Driving experience (preferably in mining environment) 5 years’ experience in driving heavy duty vehicles (EC1

Proficient in : 

 Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email) Duties

Core Deliverables:

Ensures that all SHERQ requirements are met Receives the charging instruction from the Blaster Carries out an inspection of all the holes and measures and records them to ensure that they are drilled to the correct depth Reports any out of spec holes to blaster Performs calculations to determine the correct mass of product to be loaded in each hole and reports any discrepancies to with the Foreman Inspects all the pumps and settings prior to commencing with the pumping process Takes a sample of the product and then analyses it to assess the product density prior to commencing the charging process Reports any out of spec analyses to the Foreman and will only start the pumping when completely satisfied with the product quality Reports any out of spec settings or equipment to the Foreman and will only start the pumping when completely satisfied with the mechanics of the process Engages the pumping process and loading the holes according to the design specs while ensuring all prescribed SHERQ requirements are met Takes a sample of the product as per BME standards, and/or customer requirements, to ensure that the product quality remains within spec and records it on the sheet provided Performs general administrative duties such as correct completion of loading sheets, pre-use checklists, as per BME standards. Complete grease schedules, calibrations and truck performance. Supervises the work of the Truck Assistant Job Competencies Vehicle safety General maintenance & house keeping Quality control General

Key Relationships: 

Senior Management/Management Customers Support Teams Operations Any other stakeholder as may be deemed important and relevant from time to time

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