Explosives Technician (North West - Marikana) at Enaex Africa

Description

• The role will establish the foundation for generating real-time data to improve decision-making and optimise the blasting outcome. This will support Enaex Africa in the quest to become the number 1 premium blasting supplier in the industry.

Provide technical support on the following:

• Advanced blast design (Software based)
• Fragmentation measurement and analysis
• VOD measurements
• Borehole deviation measurement
• Borehole diameter measurement  
• Monitoring of ground vibrations and Airblast  
• Optimization and continuous improvement projects (Execution of planned projects with the guidance of the Explosive Engineer)
• Cost optimization initiatives
• Consolidating all of the above technical measurements in a comprehensive report.
• Assist the Explosive Engineer in acting as a consultant to Tharisa Minerals, our customer, based on the following aspects:
• Blast-related advice in sensitive areas
• Product application knowledge and recommendation
• Continuous improvement of blast design procedure
• Drilling compliance to design
• Differentiate the company’s service and products by identifying improvement opportunities and implementing value-added activities beneficial to the performance of the blast.
• Establish long-term relationships with key decision-makers and influencers at Tharisa Minerals.
• Provide excellent service on all aspects of explosive and accessory products and their uses, auditing of product application and performance and giving recommendations to correct deficiencies.
• Assist the R&D team with quality tests and assurancewith regard to our product specifications.
• Regularly carry out workplace and instrument inspections, ensure equipment and tools are safe to use and properly maintained.
• Compliance with all procedures and safety measurements required by Enaex Africa and/or Tharisa Minerals.

Requirements

• Diploma in Mining Engineering / Relevant mining qualification
• Blasting or Rock Breaker Certificate – Opencast (Required)
• Explosive Engineering course (Preferred)
• Drivers licence (Required)
• Training in using technical equipment (Required)
• Project Management Course (Optional)
• Competent in Microsoft packages (Required)

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 to 5 Years experience in Opencast mining (production orientated)
• Any relevant explosive-related experience

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

People Leadership: 

• Ability to lead other team members during projects. 
• Lead by example type of individual.

Partnership Leadership:

• Ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders. 
• Establish and build relationships and partnerships for win-win outcomes.
• Build and establish core capabilities through partners and peers.

Business Leadership:

• Demonstrates business acumen (Junior level).
• A global mindset and exercises sound judgment.
• Accountable for his own performance within his area of expertise.
• Deliver results according to set goals and dates.

Strategic Leadership.

• Ability to benchmark and spot best tap into relevant best practices.
• Self-Mastery
• Continuously develop self. 
• Ability to manage own time and work.