Operator (Explosives Truck)

Overview

The purpose of this role is to load blast holes with explosive products using a mixer-placer truck in accordance with BME standards, and to be responsible for truck inspection and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Mathematics)
• EC License – Code 14 (EC)
• Dangerous Goods and Passengers permit (DGP

Experience

• 3 years Truck Driving experience (preferably in 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 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
• Make ensure holes being charged are correct before charging – this will be applicable based on contract that signed between BME client

Job Competencies

• Numerical skills
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills
• Report-writing abilities

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