Blaster | Mining Career at FQM, Kansanshi,Solwezi, Zambia
Requisition Number: JR976 | Country: Zambia | Contract Type: On-going | Location: Solwezi | Categories: Mining
Purpose of the role:
- The position exists to assist the Shift & Area Supervisor’s with blasting resources, materials and work processes employed on Kalumbila Mine and to provide technical guidance to employees on Blasting- related matters in order to ensure that the planned blasting works are completed on schedule, within budget and as per quality and safety standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintaining oversight over all day-to-day blasting works on the block,
- QAQC on bench/charging /density of cups.
- Bench quality, charging process of the MMU’s and checking sample cups.
- Ensuring compliance during sleeving and charging activities
- Bench barricading, clearness of Corns and Blast Boards and accountable for non-compliance.
- Capturing and tracking all statistics and data requirements on prescribed forms (i.e. dip- sheets, marked plans).
- Bench House Keeping.
- Any other duties as assigned by the Manager
Qualification:
- Must have full Grade 12 Certificate
- Diploma in Mining Engineering
- Blasting Licence
- Drivers Licence
Experience and Skills
- Must have a minimum of 2 year of experience in a blasting environment with short deadlines, environmental requirements compliance
- Prior experience in an open pit setup is an added advantage
- Experience and knowledge in applicable Sleeving Methods
- Demonstrate working knowledge of Axxis Electronics
- Must possess knowledge of working with Xplo loggers
Behavioral Traits:
- Detail Orientation
- Problem Solving
- Disciplined
- Quality Driven
- Participate and contribute in safe practice and environmental awareness
Deadline: October 30, 2020
