Job Opportunity at Jac Rijk Mining - Drilling & Blasting Supervisor

 

Position: Drilling & Blasting Supervisor

WAZO HILL-PROJECT 

Drilling & Blasting Supervisor

REQUIRED EDUCATION :

• Bachelor in mining engineering 
• Literate and Numerate 
• Computer Literate  

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Supervising drilling & blasting operations  
• Open cast mining experience is essential 
• Drilling & Blasting techniques 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION : 

Applicable Tanzanian Driving License Opencast Blasting Certificate 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS :

Supervising Drilling & Blast team 

Drill & Blast operation :

Detailed Responsibilities 

1. Supervision 

• Drilling and blasting supervisor to check that the respective  crews are correctly allocated to area/equipment and that they   are competent to perform their duties/operate machines  
• All equipment under the respective drilling & blasting   supervisor to commence operations without delay 
• Drilling and blasting supervisor to report and follow up all  breakdowns on a continuous basis 
• Supervise and liaise/manage any explosives suppliers in terms  of all aspects of their contract with JRA related to blasting  operations 
• Manage drilling subcontractors should it be required 

2. Drilling Operation 

During the revolving between the drilling operations, the  following checks must be made; 

• Condition of drill rig access 
• Drilling area for safe working conditions i.e check high  wall face for stability 
• Drill patterns in place  
• Area is clean enough ready for drilling 
• Correct set up of drill rigs so as to achieve maximum  production 
• Spare bits, rods, couplings, shanks etc availability 
• Responsible for submitting any related reports eg drilling  report performance per hour 

3. Blasting Operation 

• Responsible for issuing of explosives and accessories as well  as ensuring that sufficient stock is available 
• Responsible for magazine in which explosives are stored  (Unless client stipulated otherwise) 
• Responsible to prepare the blasting design in advance 
• Responsible for safety procedures before, during and after a  blast (erecting of signs, time of the blast, guards at strategic  points, clearing the area etc) 
• Responsible for charging the blast, determining the  stemming, following the correct procedure 
• Responsible for designing (burden, spacing powder factor etc)  and connecting the blast
• Responsible for presentation of the blast to the client if  requested to do so 
• Responsible for ensuring that he is present during charging of  the blast (correct amount of explosives are charged per hole)  and the correct procedure is followed 
• Responsible for submitting any related reports 

4. Close Shift 

Routine at close shift: 

• Check that the operations in the pit under the drilling and  blasting supervisors control are maintained up until the  arranged shift change over 
• Log any equipment requiring attention in communication  book 
• Check operator’s drill sheet for correct recording and  sign 
• Request survey information If required 
• Report any matter concerning safety 
• Follows up to ensure that recommended corrective actions  are implemented promptly. 

5 General 

The safety procedure for drilling and blasting operations  must be studied and applied 

• Responsible to oversee all issues regarding material moisture  and quality 
• Together with the superintendents liaise with the client  representatives on all drilling and blasting issues such as  blast designs, planning etc 
• Time keeping of personnel, discipline etc as per company  procedures 
• Responsible for cost controls and efficiencies within the drill  and blast operations 
• Interact with production manager, maintenance manager and  client on above issues ensuring compliance in all company  and client related matters 
• Performs such other duties of a similar or related nature as  may be assigned by management from time to time. 

Candidates to not call but please send applications (CV) by email to; info@jacrijkmining.com

Deadline for applications; March 1 st 2022