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Operator (Explosives Truck) at Omnia (Pty) LTD
Omnia (Pty) LTD
October 15, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Why This Role Matters (Purpose):
The purpose of this role is to load blast holes with explosive products using a mixer-placer truck in accordance with BME standards, and to be responsible for truck inspection and maintenance.
What You Will Be Responsible For:
Ensures that all SHERQ requirements are met.
Receives the charging instruction from the Blaster.
Carries out an inspection of all the holes and measures and records them to ensure that they are drilled to the correct depth.
Reports any out of spec holes to blaster.
Performs calculations to determine the correct mass of product to be loaded in each hole and reports any discrepancies to with the Foreman
Inspects all the pumps and settings prior to commencing with the pumping process
Takes a sample of the product and then analyses it to assess the product density prior to commencing the charging process
Reports any out of spec analyses to the Foreman and will only start the pumping when completely satisfied with the product quality
Reports any out of spec settings or equipment to the Foreman and will only start the pumping when completely satisfied with the mechanics of the process
Engages the pumping process and loading the holes according to the design specs while ensuring all prescribed SHERQ requirements are met
Takes a sample of the product as per BME standards, and/or customer requirements, to ensure that the product quality remains within spec and records it on the sheet provided
Performs general administrative duties such as correct completion of loading sheets, pre-use checklists, as per BME standards
Complete grease schedules, calibrations and truck performance.
Supervises the work of the Truck Assistant
Make ensure holes being charged are correct before charging - this will be applicable based on contract that signed between BME client
What You Will Bring:
Qualifications:
Grade 12 (Mathematics)
EC License - Code 14 (EC)
Dangerous Goods and Passengers permit (DGP
Experience:
3 years Truck Driving experience (preferably in mining environment)
5 years' experience in driving heavy duty vehicles (EC)
Key Competencies:
Numerical skills
Attention to detail
Strong communication/interpersonal skills
Report-writing abilities
The purpose of this role is to load blast holes with explosive products using a mixer-placer truck in accordance with BME standards, and to be responsible for truck inspection and maintenance.
What You Will Be Responsible For:
Ensures that all SHERQ requirements are met.
Receives the charging instruction from the Blaster.
Carries out an inspection of all the holes and measures and records them to ensure that they are drilled to the correct depth.
Reports any out of spec holes to blaster.
Performs calculations to determine the correct mass of product to be loaded in each hole and reports any discrepancies to with the Foreman
Inspects all the pumps and settings prior to commencing with the pumping process
Takes a sample of the product and then analyses it to assess the product density prior to commencing the charging process
Reports any out of spec analyses to the Foreman and will only start the pumping when completely satisfied with the product quality
Reports any out of spec settings or equipment to the Foreman and will only start the pumping when completely satisfied with the mechanics of the process
Engages the pumping process and loading the holes according to the design specs while ensuring all prescribed SHERQ requirements are met
Takes a sample of the product as per BME standards, and/or customer requirements, to ensure that the product quality remains within spec and records it on the sheet provided
Performs general administrative duties such as correct completion of loading sheets, pre-use checklists, as per BME standards
Complete grease schedules, calibrations and truck performance.
Supervises the work of the Truck Assistant
Make ensure holes being charged are correct before charging - this will be applicable based on contract that signed between BME client
What You Will Bring:
Qualifications:
Grade 12 (Mathematics)
EC License - Code 14 (EC)
Dangerous Goods and Passengers permit (DGP
Experience:
3 years Truck Driving experience (preferably in mining environment)
5 years' experience in driving heavy duty vehicles (EC)
Key Competencies:
Numerical skills
Attention to detail
Strong communication/interpersonal skills
Report-writing abilities