Sasol – Chargehand 2017

Sasol

Position: Chargehand
Business Unit: Base Chemicals Location: Eastern Limb (2 x Changehand position based in 1 x Booysendal and 1 x Steelpoort)

Purpose of job/Role Intent:

To provide support to the Engineer Explosives in managing the customer sales accounts in order to maximize short and medium term profitability of the company.

Required Key Outputs:

• Assist mine personnel on on the job training (Technical support on DDS™ equipment & Charging up)
• Provide information regarding Health & Safety of Sasol equipment to mine and Sasol Base Chemicals employees.
• Assist mine personnel on on the job training (Technical support on DDS™ equipment & Charging up)
• Assist Service Technician in maintenance of DDS™ Equipment
• Density checks and records
• Day to day inspections and minor repairs on DDS™ equipment
• Oversee mine trained employee to do daily checklist. Mine employee to hand checklist to his mine supervisor.
• First responder to breakdowns (All minor issues on shift)
• Reporting on levels of DDS™ emulsions and delivery dates for emulsion
• Off loading of the DDS ™ delivery tanker & weighbridge notes sign
• Reporting on spares used and stock level to Service Technician
• Report of spillages to mine personnel to arrange for clean up
• Report status of good housekeeping around silos to mine.
• Daily reporting of findings in underground workings to Section Mine Overseer / Shift boss / Miner with regards to charging up and drilling on the working areas he visited.
• Communication with service Technician on status of DDS™ equipment.
• Breakdown reports and feedback to M/O , HFO , Service Technician
• Follow up on recommendations and implementation of proposals
• Identify incorrect charging up practices
• Conduct blast surveys according to the designed criteria
• Demonstrate the charging up and connecting of all Sasol explosives products
• Apply the use of the product as per the product application training
• Apply the safe handling, storage and transport of explosives
• Ensure correct PPE is used, as well as that PPE is in good condition and correctly worn/used
• Maintain housekeeping of work area
• Identify workplace hazards and associated risks and deal with it appropriately (Hirac & Risk Assessment)
• Knowledge of relevant hand tools
• Knowledge of emergency procedures
• Comply with the Mine’s safety and health procedures
• Attend the mine’s induction training
• Maintain basic safety, health and environmental issues
• Assess the product application practices
• Identify incorrect product application practices
• Demonstrate and coach the correct practices
• Adhere to Sasol code of practice and procedures
• Adhere to mine Health & Safety requirements
• Work according to the hours of the mine set
• Daily underground visit

Qualification and Experience Required:

• Must have Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Competency B
• Blaster Assistant Skills Programme (advantage)
• Minimum 2 years underground mining experience
• First Aid Certificate
• Medical Certificate of Fitness

Competencies Required:

• Working independently.
• Demonstrate skills to apply Sasol products correctly
• Know safety precautions
• Communication skills
• Must be able to conduct blast surveys/observations
• Reporting (customer and line supervisor).
• On the job coaching
• Maintain basic safety, health and environmental issues
• Identify development needs
• Creative thinking to ensure the core information is understood by learners
• Determination to succeed

How to Apply: Apply Online Here.

Closing Date: 22 September 2017.

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