BLASTING ENGINEER – AECI Mining

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision of value-add projects for Khoemacau Mine and ensuring that they are successfully completed and signed off by the customer
• Oversee and coordinate all product conversions and introductions to the customer
• Conduct research and trials and generate recommendations to the customers for improved blasting practices
• Communicate and interpret the blast design data to customer and ensure competent operation of the blasting tools
• Supervise the technical team on site in order to provide quality technical support and training to the customer
• Liaise with the customer on all relevant technical issues
• Conduct technically related training and occasional refreshers to the customer for safe and efficient use of explosives
• Attend to customer complaints, problems and issues relating to quality and performance of the explosives and then provide technical feedback both verbally and in a written report form.
• Generate post-blast reports in accordance with client requirements
• Develop Technical Officers through training, coaching, motivating and mentoring.
• Compile volumes budget and forecasts as required
• Ensure AECI Botswana meets all its technical-related contractual obligations.
• Assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies to meet company’s objectives and vision
• Contribute to company’s strategic thinking and decision-making
• Assist in implementation and maintenance of World Class System within the company.
• Oversee the Product Quality management for the business
• Provide product stewardship to all the company’s customers
• Governance, Policies and Procedures Compliance
• Any other duty that may be assigned

Requirements

• The incumbent should be at least a Degree in Mining Engineering or mining-related discipline
• At least 5 years underground mining experience as a Senior Technical Officer
• Strong Blasting Technical Skills
• Have good interpersonal skills and be able to interact with customers and operational staff in a courteous and professional manner
• Have strong Sales and Marketing Skills
• Be in possession of a valid driver’s license
• AECI Explosives Engineers’ Certificate
• Computer skills including AECI Blasting Software
• Presentation and Training skills
• Valid Botswana Underground Blasting License
• The incumbent must have knowledge of underground blasting as well as have a good knowledge of all products and the application thereof.

How to Apply

REF Code: 2287