Blastman at AngloGold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited

ROLE PURPOSE AND CONTEXT

• The role of the Blastman is to safely follow all legislative instruments procedures to carry out blasting operations, and any related jobs at underground sections of the mine and ensure that all statutory requirements associated with the mining operation are adhered to in full compliance with the Mining Act and other related regulations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assess risks for all tasks and ensure they are controlled before and during task execution.
• Report all incidents and ensure they have been investigated and corrective actions completed on time.
• Act on all corrective actions assigned to you or under your jurisdiction and ensure timely completion.
• Comply with AGAG Environmental Management, compliance and other legal requirements.
• Take action to prevent environmental pollution
• Comply and follow the operating procedures and environmental rules for the performance of the assigned job
• Handle and transport explosive material in a safe manner according to procedures
• Charge up holes, down-holes, and development drives.
• Charge up and fire stope blasts according to blast plan.
• Handle and transport explosive material in a safe manner according to procedures
• Charge up holes, down-holes, and development drives.
• Charge up and fire stope blasts according to blast plan.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements associated with the mining operation are completed in compliance with the Mining Act and related regulations of the Republic of Ghana
• Liaise with Geologist, Engineers and Shift Supervisors to optimize blast designs.
• Demonstrate full understanding of Charge Plans and Charge Stopes according to plan
• Liaise with Geologist, Engineers and Shift Supervisors to optimize blast designs
• Maintain good working knowledge of the following relevant provisions applicable to the mine and have the capacity to work within:
• Mineral and Mining (Health and Safety and Technical) Regulations 2012(L.I 282(
• Mineral and Mining (Explosives) Regulations 2012(L.I 2177) 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualification

• WASSCE / SSCE  or 2 years working experience as a Blastman

Experience

• Two (2) to Five (5) years' operational experience within an underground mining
• Previous experience working in Hard Rock Underground Mines (with International Underground Mining experience) 
• Legal Requirement
• Blasting certificate of competency
• Technical Competencies
• Valid Ghanaian driving and operating licenses (C & E Classes) and can drive underground is a plus
• Knowledge in underground development and production charging and blasting
• Sound mechanical knowledge of both the Normet and Hypercharge Unit
• A strong focus toward safety and hazard identification

Other Competencies

• Flexible and willingness to assist with varied tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent Communication Skills