Vacancy title:
Technician, Drill & Blast
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 drill and blast QAQC program and support the Coordinator, Drill & Blast in supervising Mining Assistants and to be in charge of Blasting operations and blasting resources, materials and work processes employed at FQM Sentinel Mine. The role also exists to provide technical guidance to employees on Blasting and drilling related matters in order to ensure that the blasting works are planned and completed on schedule in line with quality and safety standards.
Specific Job Responsibilities:
The specific tasks to be performed by the position holder will include;
• Responsible to carrying out day-to-day blasting operations and providing guidance to blasting assistants.
• 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.
• Put up the program of ensuring MMU Truck Calibrations are as to specifications and Charging procedures are followed.
• In Charge of checking double booking on the explosive contractor loading sheets and making sure the Dip sheets are as specified.
• Responsible for on Bench QAQC activities in regards to stemming, charging and effective use of Blast IQ system. Ensuring that QAQC data integrity is upheld.
• Responsible for compiling reports on Blasting and filing Blasting Data.
• 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.
• Provide on-the-job coaching to drilling and blasting personnel.
• Accountable to explain daily targets to Subordinates, assign work to them and coordinates regarding work to be performed.
• Accountable to ensure that resources are effectively and timely assigned and used in the Blasting operations with overall resource plan developed by the Coordinator/Superintendent e.g.; (PPE, gloves, grasses, disposables etc.).
• Accountable for making sure all resources Dip-sheets, plans, are available and circulate all instruction from the Mine Coordinator and Superintendent.
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 5 year of experience as Supervisor in a Mining Environment.
• Must have prior blasting experience.
• Prior experience in an open pit setup is an added advantage.
Qualifications:
• Full Grade 12 Certificate.
• Bachelor’s degree in mining Engineering/equivalent.
• Electronic initiating systems certificate.
• Blasting Licence.
• Valid Zambian driver’s license.
• Must be Computer Literate.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
• Interested and qualified? click here to apply
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