Blasting Engineer - Sishen at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Qualifications

• BSc in Engineering or Science 

Experience

• 5 years’ continuous working experience in blasting technical services and consulting in the field of blasting
• Proven track record in a blasting technology environment

Advantageous Requirements

• Post graduate degree in mining engineering, geotechnology or geology
• Trained in the application of blast monitoring equipment
• Innovative technical report writing experience
• Project management
• Member of a professional organisation

Duties

Core Deliverables

• To undertake the development and testing of blasting optimisation technology in order to provide the highest quality blasting products and services available.
• To conduct and manage blasting risk assessments, blast optimisation designs, blast performance results and specialist blast designs and numerical modelling for critical  blasts and submit relevant reports.
• To ensures that all the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act, OHS Act, and statutory requirements within the department/remit thus ensuring effective management of SHERQ and adherence to stipulated disciplines for continuous improvement of occupational Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality that impact on any organisation.
• To stay abreast of global technical advances in the field of blasting, and develop and implement policies, procedures and processes to ensure process excellence and continual process improvement.
• To assist in providing advanced technical training for blasting engineers and clients.