Mine Engineer
Available for exploratory interviews.
Ref: EP23486618
Company classification: Sales, Distribution & Aftermarket Support (sales & distribution only, in- or exclusive of maintenance, repair, overhaul & aftermarket. e.g. Tier 1 & 2, or OEM equipment supplier. DOES NOT MANUFACTURE). Industry in: Engineering - Mining Mineral Processing | Extractive Metallurgy - Extracting and Processing Minerals from Nature Highest formal qualification and other: National Diploma National Diploma Discipline: Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) Years of experience range: e. 11 to 15 years (b. 1 to 2 years management) Annual package range: South African Rand - ZAR Annual package range: 1.15 mil - 1.3 mil, per annum Nationality: South African Home and other languages: English, IsiXhosa, IsiZulu, Tswana Gender: Male Ethnicity: African/Black Candidate location: South Africa Location preference: I am open to positions nationally (in my country).
Online Interview Questionnaire
Primary purpose of current/most recent position:
Currently I specialize on the blast optimization and analysis. I design the blast and also make sure that the blast plan is executed according to the plan. I also do investigations and route cause analysis in case of an undesirable blast results. I report to the mine on the technical aspects of the blast.
Core elements or functions that must operate effectively in order to achieve primary purpose:
Drilling must be correct and also mine planning must also assist in getting the correct sequencing.
The product that is used must be of the correct quality
The design of the blocks must be correct for better fragmentation.
Description of self, along with greater purpose and passions:
I am a good listener and good in problem solving
I like dialog that helps in improving knowledge
I have a combination of both technical and management skills as I have been in these positions on my 10 years' experience in mining
I am a self-motivated person who is willing to push team to a higher and greater level.
Ideal business title:
Site/operations manager - I have a two years experience in site management so i would like to be a site manager and improve from there.
Senior Explosive Engineer - i am currently working as a Blast engineer so i am looking forward to being a senior.
Key responsibilities and accountabilities of ideal position:
Management of the team
being responsible for the safe working area
Management of the company equipment
Skill area of competence:
Mining - Blasting
Training and support
Management of people
Career summary:
10 years Mining : 5 years -Coal. 1 year platinum. 4 years Iron Ore
What do you absolutely love doing:
I like assisting people to develop and enhance their careers. I enjoy sharing information with employees especially that are under my supervision and empowering them to be able to work independently even when am not around. I enjoy seeing the outcome of a very nice, executed blast that I was part of.
Ideal company (culture and values):
I would like to work on a mining company that values it's people, believe in the growth of it's employees and also promotes diversity.
If you are looking for a Mine Engineer, then do get in touch.
Call the Head Office – Gauteng, SA. + 27 10 597 0862.
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