Blasting Engineer

LOCATION: MMG - Khoemacau Copper Mine

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

1.  REPORTING LINE

   The Blasting Engineer will report to the Site Manager.

    

   2. CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

    

   To coordinate and supervise all the technical services and related training at Khoemacau mine.  To manage all the quality and customer focus for the site.

    

    

   3. SCOPE AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

    

   The core responsibilities and accountabilities include:

    

   • Supervision of value-add projects for Khoemacau Mine and ensuring that they are successfully completed and signed off by the customer
   • Oversee and coordinate all product conversions and introductions to the customer
   • Conduct research and trials and generate recommendations to the customers for improved blasting practices
   • Communicate and interpret the blast design data to customer and ensure competent operation of the blasting tools
   • Supervise the technical team on site in order to provide quality technical support and training to the customer
   • Liaise with the customer on all relevant technical issues
   • Conduct technically related training and occasional refreshers to the customer for safe and efficient use of explosives
   • Attend to customer complaints, problems and issues relating to quality and performance of the explosives and then provide technical feedback both verbally and in a written report form.
   • Generate post-blast reports in accordance with client requirements
   • Develop Technical Officers through training, coaching, motivating and mentoring.
   • Compile volumes budget and forecasts as required
   • Ensure AECI Botswana meets all its technical-related contractual obligations.
   • Assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies to meet company’s objectives and vision
   • Contribute to company’s strategic thinking and decision-making
   • Assist in implementation and maintenance of World Class System within the company.
   • Oversee the Product Quality management for the business
   • Provide product stewardship to all the company’s customers
   • Governance, Policies and Procedures Compliance
   • Any other duty that may be assigned

    

   4. BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

    

   • Analytic thinking
   • Safety conscious
   • Teamwork
   • Physically fit
   • Adaptability
   • Passionate
   • Results driven

    

   5. KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

    

   The incumbent should have at least the following:

   • The incumbent should be at least a Degree in Mining Engineering or mining-related discipline
   • At least 5 years underground mining experience as a Senior Technical Officer
   • Strong Blasting Technical Skills
   • Have good interpersonal skills and be able to interact with customers and operational staff in a courteous and professional manner
   • Have strong Sales and Marketing Skills
   • Be in possession of a valid driver’s license
   • AECI Explosives Engineers’ Certificate
   • Computer skills including AECI Blasting Software
   • Presentation and Training skills
   • Valid Botswana Underground Blasting License
   • The incumbent must have knowledge of underground blasting as well as have a good knowledge of all products and the application thereof.

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