B2Gold is recruiting a Blasting Assistant (m/f), to be based in Otjiwarongo, Namibia.
Description
- To support the Blaster in all open pit blasting related activities on the mine in accordance with mine plan priorities and schedules
Duties
- Open-Pit Blasting Operations:
- Reading and interpretation of blast and tie-up plans
- Connect the blasting cables to the electronic delay detonators
- Prepare and position primers as required for blasting
- Control and handle Mobile Manufacturing Unit charging hose and fill blast hole with the prescribed amount of explosive charge and stemming
- Measure the height of the explosive charge in the hole to ensure that the correct amount of explosive has been pumped down the hole
- Tagging of charged holes and connect detonators in accordance with laid out instructions
- Stem blast holes as specified on the blast plan
- Demarcation of mining faces, drill sites and blasting sites as per standard operating procedure
- Transportation of flagmen and deliverance of barricading tools
- Open Pit Blasting Support:
- Ensure all blasting related work is done safely and in accordance with the company procedures as well as explosives regulations
- Compile the shift resource requirements
- Support in the safeguarding of persons against the significant hazards associated with the use of explosives
- Assist in picking up the non-live explosives after the blast
- Assist to load and off load explosives to charging and storage areas
- Assist in safe receipt, storage, issuing and transportation of explosives
- Support in carrying out and maintaining of good housekeeping standards within and outside of the magazine
- Health, Safety and Environment:
- Ensure compliance to all B2Gold Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedures
- Actively participate in safety and/or toolbox meetings
- Maintain a safe working environment, and keep the assigned work area clean and tidy
- Develop and implement good housekeeping principles and practices
Requisites
- Minimum Grade 12 (NQF Level 4)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience open-pit mining blasting
- Valid Code B driver’s license
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted