Position: Drilling & Blasting Supervisor
WAZO HILL-PROJECT
Drilling & Blasting Supervisor
REQUIRED EDUCATION :
Bachelor in mining engineering
Literate and Numerate
Computer Literate
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:
Supervising drilling & blasting operations
Open cast mining experience is essential
Drilling & Blasting techniques
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION :
Applicable Tanzanian Driving License Opencast Blasting Certificate
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS :
Supervising Drilling & Blast team
Drill & Blast operation :
Detailed Responsibilities
1. Supervision
Drilling and blasting supervisor to check that the respective crews are correctly allocated to area/equipment and that they are competent to perform their duties/operate machines
All equipment under the respective drilling & blasting supervisor to commence operations without delay
Drilling and blasting supervisor to report and follow up all breakdowns on a continuous basis
Supervise and liaise/manage any explosives suppliers in terms of all aspects of their contract with JRA related to blasting operations
Manage drilling subcontractors should it be required
2. Drilling 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 submitting any related reports eg drilling report performance per hour
3. Blasting Operation
Responsible for issuing of explosives and accessories as well as ensuring that sufficient stock is available
Responsible for magazine in which explosives are stored (Unless client stipulated otherwise)
Responsible to prepare the blasting design in advance
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
Responsible for designing (burden, spacing powder factor etc) and connecting the blast
Responsible for presentation of the blast to the client if requested to do so
Responsible for 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
4. Close Shift
Routine at close shift:
Check that the operations in the pit under the drilling and blasting supervisors control are maintained up until the arranged shift change over
Log any equipment requiring attention in communication book
Check operator’s drill sheet for correct recording and sign
Request survey information If required
Report any matter concerning safety
Follows up to ensure that recommended corrective actions are implemented promptly.
5 General
The safety procedure for drilling and blasting operations must be studied and applied
Responsible to oversee all issues regarding material moisture and quality
Together with the superintendents liaise with the client representatives on all drilling and blasting issues such as blast designs, planning etc
Time keeping of personnel, discipline etc as per company procedures
Responsible for cost controls and efficiencies within the drill and blast operations
Interact with production manager, maintenance manager and client 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.
Candidates to not call but please send applications (CV) by email to; info@jacrijkmining.com
Deadline for applications; March 1 st 2022
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