AEL Mining Services Vacancies 2019

AEL Mining Services is a leading developer, producer and supplier of commercial explosives, initiating systems and blasting services for mining, quarrying and construction markets in Africa and beyond. AEL Mining Services is a Division of AECI Ghana Limited, and a subsidiary of AECI Limited, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Job Description

Job Title: Mining Optimization Specialist

 Purpose of Job 
To develop, deploy and exploit AEl’s blasting expertise through innovation and value-adding projects for both surface and underground operations to the best advantage of the company and its stakeholders

Required Outputs 

Funtional Outputs 

• Conduct AEL value adding projects to customers
• Develop blast designs,blast enhancement to new innovations and product conversions
• Monitor product performance,accuracy of timing,stemming effectiveness, air blast and ground vibration levels and videography
• Determine required fragmentation and other blast aspects.
• Collect data and analyse and make recommendations for improvement
• Interpret blast design for safe and efficient blasting
• Communicate blast design data to supervisor,customer and subcontractor
• Manage closure of blasting issues or complaint through visiting site conduction analysis and writing report
• Identify potential hazards and risks associated with a poor blast design

General

• Excellent Technical Report writing,document findings and prepare presentations
• Coordinate business development
• Technical coaching and training
• Continuous professional development

Required Skills or Experience

• Diploma in a technical field (mining, geological, civil, surveying, etc.) plus 10 years extensive and deep field experince in explosive and mining industry

OR

• University degree in a technical field(mining, geological, civil, surveying etc) plus minimum of 6 years relevant experience

OR

• Masters’s graduate in a technical field plus 4 years relevant experience
• Explosive Engineers Certificate

Job specification 

• Specific experience required
• Knowledge of both surface and underground mining ,under different conditions
• At least 5 years each underground and surface mining experience.
• Able to develop innovative blast designs for new products
• Comprehensive knowledge of products and applications across markets or specialist (technical expert) in specific markets
• Ability to draw on extensive and broad industry experience (Surface and Underground to apply diversified solutions and techniques to complex situations and as needed
• Seasoned knowledge of mine methods, mine design, production scheduling and equipment selection
• Experience in both bulk and selective mining methods
• Ability to analyze technical data and blast results for identification of market trends
• Rely on first principle, fundamental engineering theory and broad industry knowledge to ensure practical solutions.
• Familiar with AEL Technical software

Personal Attributes

• Maximum performance and drive for results
• High degree of innovation for compelling solutions
• Excellent computer skills(Microsoft Office Suite)
• Interpersonal skills including a high degree of cultural sensitivity

How to Apply

Forward Applications &. CV to: [email protected] 

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