Blaster
Dangote Group, Tanzania

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Read instructions or diagrams, lay out drill pattern and determine depth and diameter of blast holes and conduct field tests to determine type and quantity of explosives required.
• Mark pattern of drill holes or issues drilling instructions for depth and placement of blast holes.
• Assemble primer charges using selected detonators, fuses, detonating cords and other materials.
• Load explosives in blast holes by hand or direct movement of bulk explosives trucks to load holes.
• Connect electrical wires, detonating cords or fuses into series and connect series to blasting machines; press handle or button to detonate charges.
• Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories in accordance with regulations and ensure that safety procedures are observed.
• May operate air-track, rotary, down-the-hole or other drilling machines to drill blast holes or may direct drilling of blast holes.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor, Drilling amp; Blasting from time to time.

Requirements

Key Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• A Degree or its equivalent in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ work experience in blasting.

Skills and Competencies

• Experience as a blaster in surface mining and quarrying or construction
• Very good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Very good oral and written communication skill.

Benefits

• Personal Health Insurance
• Pay Off Time
• Training and Development