Bench Assistant - Open Cut

NB: Please apply with an English CV!!

Key purpose

To assist with delivering a quality service of bulk explosive delivery to customers in a safe and environmentally conscious manner at all times. Working closely with the Shotfirer or On Bench Supervisor/s on site, performing tasks as directed associated with loading, tying and firing blasts.

Duties and responsibilities:

• At all times ensuring the safety and protection of self, fellow employees, customers, the public and the environment, with the aim of delivering the operational services to the volume, service type and quality specified by client expectations by:
• Complying with the requirements of the Company Safety Charter, Operating procedures and standards.
• Maintaining the Safety Culture by conducting all business activities with regard the Company's vision
• Reporting all Unusual Incidents and Accidents immediately
• Be prepared to speak up and challenge all and any unsafe working methods or practices by anyone
• Participating in daily Toolbox talks and Monthly Safety Meetings
• Undertake all and any necessary training for Operations, SHEC and site specific requirements
• Maintaining all personal training against the Company training Matrix for your role
• Maintaining required House Keeping standards
• Maintaining the culture of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
• Notifying Company site management of any variations in product specification, appearance or performance
• Assisting the client in achieving targets and maintaining production
• Perform other ancillary duties including relief at other locations, consistent with level of competence as reasonably instructed by the supervisor
• Daily TBT attendance
• Acknowledged dedication and compliance of procedures and standards
• Acknowledged focus on delivering value to customers
• Works closely with the Shotfirer and Operators on bench.
• Works with crew, which can vary in size and diversity dependent on site.
• Manual labour, often in hot, dusty environments on uneven ground on benches of mine pits. Team Leader, tasks can include but not limited to:
• Assisting Shotfirer with shot preparation
• Measuring holes
• Bobbing alongside MMUs
• Priming and loading bulk explosives
• Assisting Shotfirer with explosives accessories
• General cleaning up after each shot
• Setting up reloading areas for trucks and temporary fencing off for these
• Incident/behaviour reporting
• Actively participating in daily and monthly TBTs and safety meetings
• Handling explosives
• Setting up reloading areas
• Ancillary equipment operation
• Critical Experience and Qualifications:

Qualifications and experience:

• Heavy industry preferably mining experience
• Applicable drivers licence (DG/HR, forklift, bobcat)
• Generic Mining Induction
• SSAN