Operator: Explosives Truck (Gamsberg)

OverviewTo load holes with explosive products utilising a mixer-placer truck, according to BME standards. Responsible for truck inspection and maintenance. QualificationsGrade 12/ Matric EC1 LicenceDangerous Goods and Passengers permit (DGP) ExperienceWorking Experience: 3 years Truck Driving experience (preferably in mining environment)5 years' experience in driving heavy duty vehicles (EC1 Proficient in : Ms Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Email) DutiesCore Deliverables: Ensures that all SHERQ requirements are metReceives the charging instruction from the BlasterCarries out an inspection of all the holes and measures and records them to ensure that they are drilled to the correct depthReports any out of spec holes to blasterPerforms calculations to determine the correct mass of product to be loaded in each hole and reports any discrepancies to with the ForemanInspects all the pumps and settings prior to commencing with the pumping processTakes a sample of the product and then analyses it to assess the product density prior to commencing the charging processReports any out of spec analyses to the Foreman and will only start the pumping when completely satisfied with the product qualityReports any out of spec settings or equipment to the Foreman and will only start the pumping when completely satisfied with the mechanics of the processEngages the pumping process and loading the holes according to the design specs while ensuring all prescribed SHERQ requirements are metTakes 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 providedPerforms 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 Job CompetenciesVehicle safetyGeneral maintenance & house keepingQuality control GeneralKey Relationships: Senior Management/ManagementCustomersSupport TeamsOperationsAny other stakeholder as may be deemed important and relevant from time to time