Centralised Blasting Systems Co-Ordinator

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 10.06.2025

CLOSING DATE: 17.06.2025

DEPARTMENT: Shafts

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To effectively and continuously monitor from the identified systems room/blasting control room the running status of equipment and alarms by means of a SCADA system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 / Std 10 with Maths and Science is desirable
• Electrical Serviceman qualification is essential
• Minimum of 1 to 3 years experience as an Electrical Serviceman is essential
• 1-3 years Centralised Blasting Systems Co-ordinator experience would be desirable
• Understanding of the importance of safe and efficient blasting processes in an underground hard rock environment is essential
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety is essential
• Knowledge pertaining to basic health and safety principles in and around a workplace essential
• Knowledge of the Platinum Safety rules Safety Act, regulations and definitions is essential
• Understanding of legal terms and requirements related to rock breaking operations is essential
• An awareness of customer service is essential
• Valid medical certificate is essential and must be fit in order to obtain such a certificate

COMPETENCIES:

• Must have SCADA system operation and intermediate Computer skills
• Must have proper Communication and administration skills
• Must have an ability to make informed decisions

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Effectively and continuously record events on log sheets as well as to communicate events to relevant personnel as per the blasting procedure
• Effectively and continuously fore-fronting the running status of equipment on the SCADA system prior to the initiating of the blast during the preparation while crew still underground
• Effectively and continuously monitor stopes on the shaft that they are appointed for in terms of fault finding on the SCADA in the blasting room
• Assist the engineering and the mining personnel during fault finding and fixing of the fault on the problem areas on their respective shafts
• Accurately and continuously record relevant events as per procedure as observed on the SCADA system or reported to them telephonically or by other means of communication
• Immediately contact the relevant personnel to report events or change in running status of the blasting system as per procedure.
• Effectively and continuously update the blasting system as required and monitor the system prior and post the blast.
• Effectively compile and submit a full report at the end of the blasting cycle for sign off.
• Ensure that the blasting system is left in a safe condition prior to the entrance by the next shift, should there be any deficiencies observed the blasting co-ordinator shall liaise with the responsible shift supervisor of the next shift
• Ensure that the compiled report for the day blast is submitted to the office of the respective Mine Manager for signature and record keeping.

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