Blasting Assistant - Mogalakwena at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview    

• Assisting the truck Operator.

Qualifications    

• Grade 12 with Mathematics

Experience    

• Previous experience in blasting / mining environment 
• 2 years blasting assistant experience

Duties    

• Re-fill the truck at the loading points with the prescribed raw materials / products
• Assist the Truck Operator in conducting the prescribed pre-use inspections 
• Perform cleanliness duties of the vehicle on an on-going basis so that it is presentable in the eye of the public
• Perform housekeeping duties as instructed by the Foreman or other authority figure, this may include cleaning, sweeping of the site, silo areas and cleaning ablution facilities
• Ensure Personal cleanliness at all times as per SHERQ requirement
• Carry out an inspection of all the holes and measure them to ensure that they are drilled to the correct depth In cooperation with the Truck Operator
• In the event of picking up any out of spec holes, report this so that the truck operator
• While adhering to all the SHEQ standards and prescriptions, responsible for engaging the pumping process and loading the holes according to the design specs
• Place the charging hose from into the correct holes as per procedures
• Ensure the detonator is not stuck at the bottom of the hole before charging commence
• Ensure the detonator line is secured at the collar of the hole to eliminate the possibility of the detonator line falling into the hole
• Act as a Spotter to guide and direct the Truck Operator on the blasting area as per procedures
• Taking samples as per procedures
• Assist operator to check final densities
• Measure before delivering product down the hole
• Check of final stemming
• Ensure good condition and safe keeping of the measuring tape
• Ensure that correct twine is used for not overcharging holes
• Ensure that twine is in a good condition.
• Assist the truck operator with the calibration of the applicable raw materials on the truck
• Assist the truck operator with the calibration of the twine, Samson sample scale and the measuring tape
• Cleaning of the calibration equipment and calibration area
• Assist the truck operator with the grease of all movable parts on the truck chassis and plant
• Assist the truck operator to clean all strainers on the truck
• Assist the truck operator with all other mini maintenance like changing of tyres, rotors and stators
• Ensure that all sherq requirements are met

Job Competencies    
Job Related Skills

• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Numerical skills
•  Attention to detail
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills
• Report-writing abilities