Explosives Engineer - Blasting Specialist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus potential

Medical aid + retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Access to advanced blasting tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly specialized Explosives Engineer for mining sites near Mahikeng to plan, execute, and supervise blasting activities. You will design blast patterns, manage explosives inventory, and ensure strict safety and regulatory compliance in a challenging mining environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering with explosives specialization, professional blasting certification or equivalent experience, and at least 5 years in large-scale blasting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline with explosives specialization.
• Professional certification or extensive experience as a licensed Blasting Engineer/Foreman.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing and executing large-scale blasting operations in mining.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize blast patterns for surface and/or underground mining operations to achieve desired fragmentation and minimize dilution.
• Manage the procurement, storage, handling, and usage of explosives and initiation systems.
• Supervise and train blasting crews, ensuring safe and efficient execution of blasting operations.
• Conduct pre- and post-blast inspections, assessing outcomes and making necessary adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with explosives regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
• Troubleshoot blasting-related issues and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and safety.
• Maintain accurate records of all blasting activities, including quantities used and results achieved.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly specialized Explosives Engineer with expertise in blasting operations for their mining sites near Mahikeng . This critical role involves the planning, execution, and supervision of all blasting activities to ensure efficient and safe rock fragmentation. You will be responsible for designing blast patterns, managing explosives inventory, and ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and operational requirements. This is a vital position for a qualified professional who can optimize blasting performance while maintaining the highest safety standards in a challenging mining environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and optimize blast patterns for surface and/or underground mining operations to achieve desired fragmentation and minimize dilution.
• Manage the procurement, storage, handling, and usage of explosives and initiation systems.
• Supervise and train blasting crews, ensuring safe and efficient execution of blasting operations.
• Conduct pre- and post-blast inspections, assessing outcomes and making necessary adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant explosives regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
• Troubleshoot blasting-related issues and recommend solutions to improve efficiency and safety.
• Maintain accurate records of all blasting activities, including quantities used and results achieved.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline, with a specialization in explosives technology.
• Professional certification or extensive experience as a licensed Blasting Engineer/Foreman.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in designing and executing large-scale blasting operations in mining.
• In-depth knowledge of various explosives types, initiation systems, and blasting software.
• Strong understanding of blast physics, ground vibration, and air-blast control.
• Excellent leadership, safety management, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses related to blast efficiency and safety.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.
• Opportunities to work with advanced blasting technologies and techniques.
• A crucial role in ensuring the operational success and safety of mining activities.