Drill & Blast Specialist

Rcpm Industries; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Rcpm Industries is seeking an experienced professional to coordinate and oversee open-pit drilling and blasting activities, ensuring safe and compliant execution of the mining plan. You will lead planning and on-site supervision to deliver blasting programs on schedule and within regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include developing blast patterns, coordinating charging, maintaining records, and continuously improving blast performance while upholding health and safety standards across

Qualifications

• DMR/Mineral Resources regulatory registration as applicable.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in opencast drilling and blasting.
• Strong knowledge of blasting practices and safety requirements.
• Experience in a mining environment.
• Administrative and organisational skills, record-keeping, data capturing, Microsoft Office, attention to detail, communication, and knowledge of occupational health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review drill patterns and blast parameters.
• Coordinate drilling and charging activities.
• Supervise drilling and blasting operations.
• Conduct and coordinate pre-blast inspections.
• Monitor blast performance and identify improvements.
• Ensure compliance with explosives legislation and site procedures.
• Maintain relevant drilling and blasting records.

Skills

Regulatory registration

Drilling and blasting experience

Safety compliance

Record-keeping

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsible for coordinating and overseeing drilling and blasting activities to ensure safe, compliant and effective execution of the mining plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review drill patterns and blast parameters.
• Coordinate drilling and charging activities.
• Supervise drilling and blasting operations.
• Conduct and coordinate pre-blast inspections.
• Monitor blast performance and identify improvements.
• Ensure compliance with explosives legislation and site procedures.
• Maintain relevant drilling and blasting records.

Requirements

• DMR/Mineral Resources regulatory registration as applicable.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in opencast drilling and blasting.
• Strong knowledge of blasting practices and safety requirements.
• Experience in a mining environment.
• Administrative and organisational skills, record-keeping, document control, data capturing, Microsoft Office, attention to detail, communication, and knowledge of occupational health and safety procedures.