Explosive Operator

Job Ref #: ENX-441
Industry: Mining
Job Type: Temp
Positions Available: 2

Enaex Africa is a world-class blasting services company delivering premium solutions to the most important mining regions across Africa. To ensure that agreed, on-specification, production volumes are achieved, efficiently & safety. ?We also provide agronomic & product support to our Enaex explosives customers as well as full blasting service & product support to our mining industry customers.

Job Description

 

Duties include; but are not limited to:

 

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS

• Comply with all Customer rules and procedures when operating at Customer sites
• Assist the Explosives Controller to conduct routine fault finding, trouble shooting, maintenance and repairs on the MMU process plant and chassis
• Assist the Site Administrator with stock control
• Load and unload the MMU with the correct raw materials
• Unload raw materials (emulsion Matrix and Expan tankers)
• Cleaning and decontamination of MMU.
• Identification of any abnormal conditions on the MMU and within the work area and reporting thereof to the Explosives Controller and/or Site Supervisor
• Maintain ownership of bulk explosives MMU by conducting good housekeeping of the cab, chassis and plant.
• Minimize and clean up any raw material spillage and dispose of any spillage in the correct waste streams
• Ensure correct PPE is used ; is in good condition and is correctly worn at all times.
• Housekeeping of work area
• Identify workplace hazards and associated risks and deal with it appropriately ( Hirac & Risk Assessment)
• Knowledge of relevant hand tools
• Knowledge of emergency procedures
• Comply to the Mine`s safety and health procedures
• Attend to mines induction training
• Maintain basic safety, health and environment issues
• Assess the product application practices
• Identify incorrect product application practices
• Demonstrate and coach the correct practices

Job Requirements

 

Minimum Requirements and Experience:

 

• Must have Grade 12 ( Must)
• 1-2 years’ experience in the mining or similar environment ( Must)

Additionally (not a must):

• Possession of a valid code C Driver’s license (Must
• Blasting Assistant Certificate (Advantageous)
• Competency A Certificate (Advantageous)

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

 

• Working independently.
• Know safety precautions
• Communication skills

 

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