Technical Lead, Blasting & Field Operations

Solar Mining Services; Middelburg; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Solar Mining Services is seeking a Senior Blasting Technician to ensure effective blast designs, on-bench surveys, quality checks and performance monitoring on site in Middelburg, Zeeland. You will mentor junior staff and support production goals through precise blasting operations.

Responsibilities include on-bench monitoring, VoD tests, high-speed video analyses, shift feedback, and maintaining safety and compliance with site standards. A strong background in explosives management is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within an Explosives / Mining Environment.
• Knowledge of Mining / Construction / and Explosives Principles.
• Valid rock breaker certificate of Competency / Blasting Ticket advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license code 08.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate training sessions for Solar Mining Services and client personnel.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and mentoring to junior technicians and site personnel.
• Deliver technical support services to SMS northwest business unit as required by operations managers or clients.
• Perform on-bench blast monitoring, including product quality checks, performance evaluations, blast result analysis, and blast optimization.
• Conduct technical field measurements to support product quality assurance and client-specific requirements, including VoD tests, high-speed video analysis, density checks, rock response time studies, and hot hole assessments.

Skills

Explosives management

Mine safety compliance

Coaching & training

Education

Grade 12

Blasting Engineering

Rock breaker certificate / Blasting Ticket

Driver's license code 08

Remote Pilot Certificate

Mining principles knowledge

Job description

Solar Mining Services is seeking a Senior Blasting Technician to ensure effective blast designs, on-bench surveys, quality checks and performance monitoring on site in Middelburg, Zeeland. You will mentor junior staff and support production goals through precise blasting operations.

Responsibilities include on-bench monitoring, VoD tests, high-speed video analyses, shift feedback, and maintaining safety and compliance with site standards. A strong background in explosives management is essential.