Operations Assistant

Purpose of the job

To assist with housekeeping activities and charging of blasts.

Required outputs: Functional

To assist the MMU Controller in managing and operating all aspects of a mobile manufacturing unit (MMU – BLEND truck) in order to meet the customer requirements with the standards and procedures as defined by AECI (OTIF).

To Assist the MMU Controller in the carrying out of regular inspections in terms of SABS and World Class on fixed plant and MMUs to identify non-conformances and institute preventative measures as well as to achieve continuous improvement.

Assist in all blasting related functions required (for example, measuring holes, closing or stemming of charged holes, guarding, cleaning etc.)

Housekeeping at Site.

Cleanliness of wash bay and truck park.

Cleanliness of trucks.

Loading and unloading of products into trucks.

Assist in charging up duties on the bench.

Assist in closing or stemming of charged holes.

Loading and unloading of packaged explosives and accessories.

To observe all legal requirements while at the depot.

To ensure MMU’s are always kept clean according to the World Class Standards.

Ability to work independently.

All blasting related functions as required.

Requirements

Qualifications and expertise required (Must)

Grade 12

Code B driver’s licence

Safe working practices

Product knowledge

Hazardous product handling

Must be able to obtain a red ticket health clearance

Personal attributes

Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics) 

Sense of urgency 

Be able to work under pressure 

Good written and oral communication skills with all level in the organisation

Problem solving skills 

Accuracy

Ability to meet deadlines

Flexible

Team player

Follow-up on actions for completion 

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