SITE MANAGER DRILL & BLASTING

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Duties and responsibilities (not limited to): ? Manage and handling day-to-day operations of the drilling and blasting on site ? Daily compliance inspections on drill and blast blocks. ? Implementing and managing of drill and blast blocks as per mine planning. ? Managing of workplace safety, explosives handling, storage, and ensure transport protocols are adhered to. ? Monitor and ensure quality control in drilling and blasting, assessing blast outcomes, fragmentation and environmental impact. ? Preparing regular weekly and monthly reports. ? Lead, mentor and train a team of drilling and blasting personal fostering a culture of continuous improvement and safety ? Assist the PM Department with recruitment, onboarding, payroll and Disciplinary actions ? Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and all records are in order. ? Be willing to travel to other sites and operations. ? Establishing sound relationships with all stakeholders.   Minimum Qualification \/ Experience: ? Diploma\/Degree in Blasting\/Mining or Civil Engineering ? DMRE Opencast Blasting Ticket. ? MQA Surface Rock Breaking Certificate. 01\/07\/2009 to 31\/05\/2017 ? Minimum of 5-7 years’ drilling and blasting within the mining industry. ? Minimum of 2 years’ experience in managing drill and blasting teams, 40+ employees on shift system. ? Basic knowledge of Drill Rigs, specifically Sandvik Di550 and Di650 ? Experience with the use of electronic and pyrotechnic initiation systems. ? Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. ? Planning and detailed execution of plans. ? Safety driven, effective multi – tasking and problem-solving skills. ? Proficient in Microsoft Office. ? Proficient in Blast map III Blasting Software.