Underground Blasting Specialist at MECS (Pty) Ltd

• Our client is seeking an experienced Underground Technical Support Specialist to provide hands-on technical support, training, and operational guidance within an underground mining environment. This role is focused on improving drilling and blasting quality, ensuring compliance with operational standards, and developing operator competence through practical, on-the-job coaching.
• Please apply if you are immediately available for a fixed term contract and if you have worked on relevant production improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Pattern design, drilling compliance, blast optimisation.
• Monitor drill pattern accuracy against approved designs.
• Verify correct hole depth, spacing, and burden.
• Supervise charging practices and ensure stemming compliance.
• Conduct on-the-job coaching and practical skills development for underground personnel.
• Reinforce established training standards at the production face.
• Assess and evaluate operator performance in real working conditions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and promote best practices in underground drilling and blasting operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Mining, Blasting, or a related technical field.
• Valid Blasting Certificate (advantageous).
• Minimum 5 years' underground mining experience, with exposure to drilling and blasting operations.
• Previous experience in technical support, training, coaching, or supervision within an underground mining environment.
• Sound knowledge of underground drilling, charging, and blasting practices.
• Strong communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively underground and engage with operational teams.