Technical Officer

Purpose of the Job

Providing technical expertise and value adding blasting services to customers to support company’s strategic thrust into value added premium markets. 

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Technical Knowledge

• Competent operation of technical blasting tools
• Interpretation of blast design data for safe and efficient blasting
• Communication of blast design data to supervisor/customer/ subcontractor
• Responsible for logistics of supply of explosives products for blasting operations at allocated sites
• Responsible for safe blasting process
• Extensive understanding of all the modules that make up the blasting competency program

2. Administrative Support

• Blasting assessments on a weekly basis on the operators and assistants
• Monthly reports on the business, supply, delivery and usage of product
• Conducts post blast evaluation
• Gathering information from various sources to determine the viability of the business
• The incumbent should use his initiative to extract information to provide management with information that could further assist them in management decisions

3. Safety 

• Operate in a safe and efficient manner at company and customer sites
• Be prepared to halt operations when its unsafe. 

4. Customer service

• Identifies and analysis opportunities for value adding services to improve customer operations
• Interfacing with the technical projects team, accountable for all technical projects on site
• Deal with management at all levels in the organization
• Problem solving as well as decision making both in on bench conditions and customer enquiries are critical at all times

5. Documentation and Compliance

• Maintaining world-class document control standards.
• Ensuring all contractor packs are up to date and compliant with mines requirements.

6. Communication & Coordination

• Acting as a point of contact between staff, management, and external parties
• Supporting team projects and deadlines
• Handling confidential information professionally

Education / Qualifications Required

• Minimum:  At least 3 to 5 years relevant mining and blasting experience
• Experience using Intelishot electronic equipment
• Driver’s license - Any driver’s license from code B will be considered (Code B/C/E)
• Surface blasting certificate or ticket is essential
• Mechanical aptitude
• Advantageous:  Diploma in Explosives Technology
• Be able to complete the AECI Explosives Engineers – must have completed Surface part of the course

Competencies Required

A: Skills

•    Ability to multitask and work independently
•    Attention to detail 
•    problem-solving skills
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•    Strong organizational and time-management skills
•    Leadership/Management skills

B: Knowledge

•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office
•    Firm knowledge of surface blasting

C: Behaviours (Attributes)

•    Sense of urgency
•    Be able to work under pressure
•    Good written and oral communication skills with all levels in the organisation
•    Problem solving skills
•    Accuracy
•    Ability to meet deadlines
•    Flexible

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