Omnia Pty Blasting Assistant (Kathu) Jobs in South Africa

Omnia Pty Blasting Assistant (Kathu) Jobs in South Africa

Overview

BME is the leading supplier of explosives to the South African open pit mining and quarrying industry. It offers ground breaking solutions to all its customers and has operations in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mali, Swaziland, Mauritania, Malawi, Senegal and Zambia.

It also trades into Mozambique and the DRC.
BME strives to remain at the forefront of technology by regularly participating in the research and trials of new blasting techniques and products, as well as attending and participating at technical conferences worldwide. BME continues to commercialise the new generation of electronic detonator as well as developing alternative products for the industry.

Qualifications Grade 12 ( Maths)

Code 08 / Code B Licence (desirable)

Magazine Master Ticket (desirable)

Experience

Previous experience in blasting mining environment 2 years blasting assistant experience

Duties

Assist the blaster for preparing the blast / charge-up area by meeting all the statutory, legal and BME requirements/standards/prescriptions

Inspects the site to determine the target block and to plan the blasting process with the blaster

Assist the blaster by Marking off the block by erecting the prescribed perimeter tape Map the holes to ensure that all the required holes correctly placed

Assist the blaster to measure and check the depth of the holes, and to ensure that they are all correctly drilled within the prescribed parameters

Report any deviations to the blaster immediately

Collect the required correct accessories to carry out the blasting assignment successfully as requested by the blaster

Carrying out the required controls by completing the pre-use checklist to ensure roadworthiness of vehicle prior to using the blasting vehicle

Place all detonators and boosters

at the collar of the hole to prepare for priming of the blast holes

Prime the holes by carefully inserting boosters and detonators in the hole under the supervision of the blaster

Ensure that Detonator is anchored at the collar of the hole

Ensure that holes are pumped with explosive to the right level in the hole by assisting in re-checking the stemming with measuring tape or twine

Ensure correct stemming material is placed in the hole

Assist the blaster by connecting the Assist the blaster with clearance procedure

Ensure good housekeeping and around the area of the blast area Ensure good housekeeping pg the blasting vehicles and blasting equipment

Responsible for good site housekeeping Ensure all SHERQ requirements are met

Job Competencies

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

Adhering to Principles and Values Safety and Quality Conscience

Flexible

Reliable

Team work

Communication

Policy

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Omnia Pty Blasting Assistant (Kathu) Jobs in South Africa

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