Senior Technical Officer

Purpose of the Job

To coordinate the successful execution of blasting operations and providing value add Blasting Technical support to the customer for enhancement of mining productivities. This position is also responsible of leading and guiding the blasting crew to safely perform the blasting activities.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide blasting technical support to the customer
• Drive and promote safe use of Explosives at all times
• Conduct technical projects, new business projects, and all value-add projects for Motheo Copper Mine.
• Conduct product conversions and introductions to customer
• Conduct research and generate recommendations to customers for improved and safe blasting practices
• Communicate and interpret the blast design data to customer and ensure competent operation of the blasting tools
• Liaise with the customer on all blasting related technical issues
• Conduct and facilitate 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
• Product Quality management for the business
• Liaison with customer’s upper and middle management in order to accurately plan production and resource requirements in the medium and short terms
• Assist the Site Manager to manage the World Class system implementation and its application to his area of responsibility and constantly strive towards continuous improvement
• Assist Management in implementing company values
• Ensure that all Standards relating to explosives and their application and quality are adhered to at all times and regularly audited

Qualifications and Experience

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or Mining related discipline
• At least 5 years’ experience in an Explosives Handling Open Pit Mining environment at least 2 of which were at Senior Technical Officer level
• Strong blasting technical skills
• Explosives Engineers Certificate or any blasting related technical training
• Be in possession of a valid driver’s License
• Be a Botswana Citizen
• Be in possession of a valid Open Pit Blasting Licence
• Must be fluent in both Setswana and English
• Good understanding of the Explosives Act and, the Mines, Quarries, Works and Machinery Act (MQWM) and other relevant legislative requirements
• Knowledge of and experience in AECI’s electronic blasting products is an added advantage

Key Competencies

• Strategic orientation
• Ethical
• Team player
• Strong computer skills
• Assertiveness
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Leading and managing people
• Communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Presentation and report writing skills
• Conflict management skills

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