Latest Job March 2024
Blaster positions are based in Limpopo – Mogalakwena. The successful candidates will be expected to ensure that all the prescribed duties are carried out in preparation for a blast, performing the blast and concluding post-blasting tasks, in line with all statutory, legal and BME SHERQ requirements.
Job Details
| Job Title | Blaster |
| Company | Omnia |
| Job Type | Temporary |
| Job ID | OMN240304-4 |
| Industry | Mining |
| Remuneration | Market Related |
| Experience | 2 years |
| Location | Mogalakwena, Limpopo Province, South Africa |
| Closing Date | 12 March 2024 |
Job Description
Key responsibilities
Ensure that the correct accessories necessary to carry out the blasting assignment are drawn from the magazine once the blast design / accessory order is received where applicable.
Ensure that inspections of the vehicle are completed and that the pre-use checklist filled in prior to the use of the accessory transport vehicle
Ensures that all the tasks necessary for preparing the blast are carried out in accordance with statutory/legal/BME requirements, including priming, pumping and stemming, timing design, as well as all the SHERQ requirements
Knowledge and making use of AXXIS system and equipment to execute the blast
Making sure that all dets primed are logged with the correct timing and fire the blast
Approves the blasting after ensuring the safety of the area and that the all the required pre-blast procedures have been correctly carried out
Ensures that the required inspections are made
Responsible for declaring the area safe after the blast
Ensures that the necessary administration and reporting are completed
Supervises the work of Blasting Assistants and mixer-placer trucks
Deals with unacceptable behaviour
Escalates serious offences to Foreman
Allocates relevant housekeeping tasks to the blasting team and ensures completion thereon
Qualifications
- Education: Grade 12 ( with Maths), Blasting Ticket and Magazine Master certificate
- Experience: Previous experience in a mining / explosives environment , 2 years Blasting/assistance experience (E)
- Skills and Competences:
Customer Focused
Attention to detail
Numeric skills
Assertive
Able to take control
Systematic
Planning and Organising
Following Instructions and Procedures
Deciding and Initiating Action
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
Applying Expertise and Technology
Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
Leading and Supervising
Adhering to Principles and Values
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