Vacancy title:
Assistant, Blasting
Jobs at:
First Quantum MineralsDeadline of this Job:
Thursday, May 30 2024
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 16 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Job description:
Overall Job Purpose:
The position exists to execute the drill and blast QA/QC program
Specific Job Responsibilities:
The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;
• Responsible to carrying out day-to-day blasting operations QA/QC activities that include dipping of holes, spotting of stemming equipment and MMUs to ensure quality on the blocks is adhered to.
• Assist blasting technicians in entering QA/QC data into blast IQ system and ensuring that data entered is capture correctly.
• Assist in working as blast guards during blasting time to ensure safe execution of blasting activities.
• Encouraging teamwork, facilitating related professional work processes and resolve any escalated onsite issues to ensure that work is correctly prioritized and completed.
• Monitor the explosive contractor and drilling contractor to ensure work quality is followed in executing day to day work.
• To ensure that all work in all areas of activity is carried out in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating policies and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that health and safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Responsible for ensuring that QA/QC guidelines are followed on the drill and blast blocks.
Job Specific Competencies:
• Be conversant with applicable Sleeving Methods.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of Axis Electronics.
• Must possess knowledge of working with Xplo loggers.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Accident / Incident Investigation expertise.
• Excellent safety, people and performance management skills.
Key Job Attributes:
• Detail Orientated.
• Problem Solving.
• Professionalism.
• Must possess Excellent communication skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Must be flexible to work and attend to any shift as assigned.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Conflict resolution.
• Must be an active listener.
• Must be a good team player.
• Ability to make precise judgment and decisions.
• Ability to delegate as and when need arises.
• Must be able to effectively manage time.
• Must be smart.
• Self-driven.
Experience required to perform in this job:
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Mining Drill and Blast Environment.
• Must have prior blasting experience.
• Prior experience in an open pit setup is an added advantage .
Qualifications:
• Full Grade 12 Certificate.
• Electronic initiating systems certificate.
• Blasting Licence.
• Valid Zambian driver’s license is added advantage.
• Computer Literacy is added advantage.
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education:
Job application procedure
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