About Purpose of Position: Explosives Officer Jobs at Anglo American

Job Description:
As an Explosives Officer your responsibilities include the following:

Explosives management -Order, receive and issue explosives, monitor stock levels against projected needs and verify materials meet the minimum safety and technical standards.
Coordinate, supervise and monitor all activities at the magazines.
Submit reports for the operation to the Explosives Coordinator
Independent review of serious incidents and accidents
Audits and investigations.
Facilitate the effective provision of technical training and coaching to support the elimination of identified barriers regarding explosives management and control.
Ensure correct and safe transport, storage, handling and destruction of explosives.
Provide training and coaching to explosives receivers and handlers.
Oversee the effective provision of training and coaching to external clients regarding the identification and safe handling of explosives.
Compliance inspections and planned task observations regarding:
Transport, Storage, Conveyance, application and destruction of explosives
Documents and logbooks.
Ensuring the daily destruction of old and excess explosives.
Conduct searches for unsecured/abandoned explosives.
Conduct explosives related accident/incidents investigation.
Ensure statutory compliance.

Anglo American Explosives Officer Job Requirements

Anglo American Explosives Officer job requirements are following:-

Qualifications:
Grade 12
Magazine Master Certificate registered with Chief Inspector of Explosives (CIE)
Blasting Ticket/Rock Breaker’s certificate of competence
Drivers Licence Code C1 with pdp
SAPS Criminal Record Clearance
Certificate/diploma in Explosives management or Blasting Engineering Advantageous
Experience:

2 years’ experience in explosives application, management, and control
Any previous CIE experience and training Advantageous
Risk Assessment Techniques
In-depth knowledge of all relevant legislation (Mine, Health &Safety Act and Explosives Act)
Presentation / Facilitation
Observation
Computer literate (MS Power point, Word, Excel, Access and Projects)

Explosives Officer Job Responsibility for Anglo American Job Vacancy

Additional information:
What we offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, but more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We are a large, successful multinational company – and we are still growing all the time.

Who we are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine. We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders, the communities, and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re also continually investing in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

Background checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete background screening which may include a criminal check and validation of qualifications.