Blasting Attendant
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- REPORTING LINE
The Blasting Attendant will report to the Senior Technical Officer, and based at Jwaneng Debswana Mine Site.
- CORE PURPOSE OF JOB
This position is responsible for performing blast preparation activities and other general duties as directed.
- SCOPE AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
The core responsibilities and accountabilities include:
- SHEQ recognition and compliance
- On-the-bench blast preparation and explosives quality check duties
- Loading and off-loading of explosives at the magazines and on-bench
- Housekeeping duties for the plant, explosives magazines and vehicles as required by company procedures
- Adhering to all safety procedures as per the company rules and regulations
- Assisting the Blaster with all the blasting operations duties
- Blast pattern demarcation
- Housekeeping on-bench, in explosives vehicles and in and around the magazines
- Safe keeping of blasting equipment and tools
- BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
- Punctual
- Ethical
- Team player
- Living the AECI Values
- KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
The incumbent should have at least the following:
- At least a Cambridge O’ Level/ BGCE certificate or equivalent
- At least two years’ experience in a Prime, Load, Tie and Shoot (PLTS) Open Pit environment
- Valid Class B Driver’s License
- Possession of Class C Driver’s Licence is an added advantage
- Valid Open Pit Blasting Licence
- Botswana Citizen
- Must be fluent in both Setswana and English
- Knowledge of and experience in AECI
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