Omnia is a diversified Group that conducts research and development, manufactures and supplies chemicals and specialised services and solutions for the agriculture, mining and chemicals application industries.
Differentiation is ensured by using innovation combined with intellectual capital, whereby Omnia adds value for customers at various stages of the ...
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2 years demonstrated Blasting/ Blasting Assistance experience
3 years’ demonstrated experience in Mining /Explosive environment
Duties
To 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
Ensures 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
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