Operator (Explosives Truck)

Omnia Pty LTD · KwaZulu-Natal

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  • The purpose of this role is to load blast holes with explosive products using a mixer-placer truck in accordance with BME standards, and to be responsible for truck inspection and maintenance.

What You Will Be Responsible For

  • Ensures that all SHERQ requirements are met.
  • Receives the charging instruction from the Blaster.
  • Carries out an inspection of all the holes and measures and records them to ensure that they are drilled to the correct depth.
  • Reports any out of spec holes to blaster.
  • Performs calculations to determine the correct mass of product to be loaded in each hole and reports any discrepancies to with the Foreman
  • Inspects all the pumps and settings prior to commencing with the pumping process
  • Takes a sample of the product and then analyses it to assess the product density prior to commencing the charging process
  • Reports any out of spec analyses to the Foreman and will only start the pumping when completely satisfied with the product quality
  • Reports any out of spec settings or equipment to the Foreman and will only start the pumping when completely satisfied with the mechanics of the process
  • Engages the pumping process and loading the holes according to the design specs while ensuring all prescribed SHERQ requirements are met
  • Takes a sample of the product as per BME standards, and/or customer requirements, to ensure that the product quality remains within spec and records it on the sheet provided
  • Performs general administrative duties such as correct completion of loading sheets, pre-use checklists, as per BME standards
  • Complete grease schedules, calibrations and truck performance.
  • Supervises the work of the Truck Assistant
  • Make ensure holes being charged are correct before charging – this will be applicable based on contract that signed between BME client

What You Will Bring

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 Mathematics
  • EC License – Code 14 EC
  • Dangerous Goods and Passengers permit DGP

Experience

  • 3 years Truck Driving experience preferably in mining environment
  • 5 years' experience in driving heavy duty vehicles EC

Key Competencies

  • Numerical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong communication/interpersonal skills
  • Report-writing abilities
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