Operator (Explosives Truck)

Overview

The purpose of the Operator Explosive Truck is to load holes with explosive products utilising a mixer-placer truck, according to BME standards. The incumbent is fully responsible for truck inspections and maintenance thereof.

Qualifications
  • Grade 12 / Matric with Mathematics
  • EC Licence
  • Dangerous Goods and Passengers permit (DGP)
Experience
  • 3 years Truck Driving experience (preferably in an mining environment)
  • 5 years experience in driving heavy duty vehicles (EC)
Duties
  • 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 the 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
Job Competencies

Job Related Skills:

  • Numerical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong communication/interpersonal skills
  • Report-writing abilities
  • Customer Focus
  • Problem Solving
General

Occupational Level: Semi-Skilled


Information :

  • Company : Omnia (Pty) LTD
  • Position : Operator (Explosives Truck)
  • Location : Sishen, Northern Cape
  • Country : ZA

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Post Date : 2025-04-07 | Expired Date : 2025-05-07