A Drilling and Blasting company is urgently looking for a dynamic and driven Civils Blaster to join their team in KZN.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Based at head office in Port Shepstone - executing of blasts on various sites - Eastern Cape & Kzn
- Develop and implement blasting plans to optimise product extraction.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to design effective blasting patterns.
- Provide technical expertise in blast optimisation.
- Monitor and analyse blast results to optimize fragmentation, minimize boulders, vibrations and fly rock.
- Supervise drilling operations.
- Communicate with client on size and location of blast to ensure that it fits in with the production requirements and the short-term mining plan.
- Consult with clients and draw up drill and blast schedule for the month and communicate to the team.
Competencies:
- Computer Literacy – MS Office
- Proficient in Blast Design Software
- In-depth knowledge of explosives, blasting agents and safety regulations
- Proven track record in the surface mining industry.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Requirements:
- Valid & active surface blasting ticket from SAPS
- Min 5 years' experience civils blasting
- Opencast blasting ticket would be advantageous
- Experience with Electonic detonators would be advantageous
- Drivers license
- Must be willing to travel
- **SALARY NEGOTIABLE BASED ON EXPERIENCE**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: R40 000,00 - R55 000,00 per month
Experience:
- civils blasting: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- driving license (Required)
- surface blasting ticket (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 75% (Required)
Work Location: On the road
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