Overview The purpose of this role is to load blast holes with explosive products using a mixer-placer truck in accordance with BME standards, and to be responsible for truck inspection and maintenance. Key Internal Customers Executive Team; Senior Management/Management/Country Managers; Customers; Support Teams; Operations; Production; Any other stakeholder as may be deemed important and relevant from time to time. Key External Stakeholders This may vary depending on the site for which you are recruiting, as BME operates across multiple sites. Qualifications Grade 12 (Mathematics) EC License – Code 14 (EC) Dangerous Goods and Passengers permit (DGP) Experience 3 years Truck Driving experience (preferably in mining environment) 5 years’ experience in driving heavy duty vehicles (EC) Duties Ensures that all SHERQ requirements are met. Receives the charging instruction from the Blaster. Conducts inspections of all the holes and measures and records them to ensure that they are drilled to the correct depth. Reports any out of spec holes to blaster. Performs calculations to determine the correct mass of product to be loaded in each hole and reports any discrepancies to the Foreman. Inspects all the pumps and settings prior to commencing with the pumping process. Takes a sample of the product and then analyses it to assess the product density prior to commencing the charging process. Reports any out of spec analyses to the Foreman and will only start the pumping when completely satisfied with the product quality. Reports any out of spec settings or equipment to the Foreman and will only start the pumping when completely satisfied with the mechanics of the process. Engages the pumping process and loading the holes according to the design specs while ensuring all prescribed SHERQ requirements are met. Takes 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 provided. Performs general administrative duties such as correct completion of loading sheets, pre-use checklists, as per BME standards. Completes grease schedules, calibrations and truck performance. Supervises the work of the Truck Assistant. Ensures holes being charged are correct before charging – this will be applicable based on contract signed between BME client. Job Competencies Numerical skills. Attention to detail. Strong communication/interpersonal skills. Report-writing abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr