Position: Blaster
WAZO HILL-PROJECT
REQUIRED EDUCATION : Diploma in mining engineering Literate and Numerate
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE : Open cast mining experience is essential Drilling & Blasting techniques
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION : Applicable Tanzanian Driving License Opencast Blasting Certificate
DESIRABLE EDUCATION
(COURSES) : Literature and numerate Computer Literate
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS :
1. Supervision .
2. Drill & Blast operation .
3. Close of shift .
4. General duties.
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Detailed Responsibilities
1 Supervision:
- > Check that Drilling & Blasting crews are correctly allocated to area/equipment .
- > All drilling & blasting operators and assistants to commence operations without delay .
- > Report to the Drilling and blasting supervisor all breakdowns on a continuous basis .
- > Supervise drilling subcontractors should it be required .
2. Drilling & Blasting Operation
- > During the revolving between the drilling operations, the following checks must be made;
- > Condition of drill rig access .
- > Drilling area for safe working conditions i.e check high wall face for stability .
- > Drill patterns in place .
- > Area is clean enough ready for drilling .
- > Correct set up of drill rigs so as to achieve maximum production .
- > Spare bits, rods, couplings, shanks etc availability .
- > Responsible for safety procedures before, during and after a blast (erecting of signs, time of the blast, guards at strategic points, clearing the area etc) .
- > Responsible for charging the blast, determining the stemming, following the correct procedure
- > Ensure proper designing (burden, spacing powder factor etc) and connecting the blast
- > Presentation of the blast to the client if requested to do so • Ensuring that he is present during charging of the blast (correct amount of explosives are charged per hole) and the correct procedure is followed
- > Responsible for submitting any related reports .
3. Close Shift Routine
- > Ensure that the operations in the pit under the drilling and blasting crews are maintained up until the arranged shift change over
- > Report to the D & B supervisor any equipment requiring attention
- > Check operator’s drill sheet for correct recording and sign
- > Provide the D & B supervisor survey information If required
- > Report any matter concerning safety
- > Ensure that recommended corrective actions are implemented promptly.
4. General
- > The safety procedure for drilling and blasting operations must be studied and applied
- > Oversee all issues regarding moisture and quality of material
- > Together with the D & B supervisor liaise with the client representatives on all drilling and blasting issues such as blast designs, planning etc
- > Responsible for yours and subordinates time keeping, discipline etc as per company code of conduct
- > Ensure cost effectiveness within the drill and blast operations
- > Interact with D & B Supervisor and Pit Superintendents on above issues ensuring compliance in all company and client related matters
- > Performs such other duties of a similar or related nature as may be assigned by management from time to time.
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