Newmont Mining Corporation advertising a Job recruitment for SHS graduates. The company is looking for a Blast Helper. The role holder will perform technical activities to Newmont in charging blastholes in a safe and controlled manner.
In This Role You Will:
Blast Execution Planning
- Communicate with and receive instruction from the Blasting Supervisor and follow the specified instruction and charging plan, prior to the execution of activities.
- Conduct field tests in determining the depth of the blast hole and input data into dip-plus to determine the quantity and type of the bulk explosive required.
- Reconcile blasting initiation product quantities before obtaining final sign off from the Supervisor.
- Conduct pre-blast tests on relevant systems, in the case of electronic detonation.
- Undertake the priming of all blast holes.
- Install physical critical controls (i.e., barricade cones and coloured signage), prior to blasting.
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Blast Execution
- Inspect all drill holes and implement remediation action in preparation for charging.
- Assemble primer charges using selected detonators, fuses, detonating cords and other materials.
- Manually load explosives in blast holes and / or supervise and direct bulk explosive trucks onto the blasting pattern to charge holes.
- Connect electrical wires, detonating cords or fuses into primer / series and connect series to blasting machines.
- Join surface connectors to downlines.
- Follow the tie-up plan according to Standard Task Procedures (STP’s).
- Conduct final inspections to assure that all blasting connections have been made safely and correctly.
- Conduct and maintain Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC) standards during blasting activities.
- Manage, store and transport explosives and accessories according to strict safety regulations and observe Newmont safety procedures and processes at all times.
- Report on and maintain accurate inventory of explosives.
- Compile records of blasting activities using specified templates and forward to the Supervisor.
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Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:
Formal Qualification
- Senior High School Certificate.
Additional Knowledge:
- Blasting Certificate.
- Sound knowledge of various explosive types.
- Sound knowledge in blasting accessories.
- General knowledge in mid-to-heavy equipment operation.
Experience:
- Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ blasting experience in a large open pit mining environment.
- Experience in electronic and non-electronic detonation.
Technical Skills:
- Strong risk management skills.
- Strong safety orientation skills.
- Strong mathematical skills.
- Strong listening skills.
- Strong concentration skills.
- Sound planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.
- Sound analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Sound technical communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Sound information monitoring skills.
- Ability to follow hazardous material procedures.
- Ability to follow verbal directions and hand signals.
- Ability to stay focused.
