Summary
Jac. Rijk Al-Rushaid is seeking a Drill and Blast Supervisor for its Taif location. The role oversees safe drill and blast activities, mine-plan implementation, equipment and rock-tool performance, and production against targets. It also includes monitoring team performance, supporting training, completing paperwork, and coordinating with client, maintenance, HSE, survey, and other departments. Applicants need a mining, drilling, or blasting diploma, at least five years of drill and blast experience, including two years in a supervisory role in mining, and a valid driving licence.
The posting
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Position Title
Drill & Blast Supervisor
Department
Drilling & Blasting
Reports To (Position Title)
Drill and Blast Superintendent
Job Overview
- Responsible for ensuring drill and blast activities are conducted safely to the company’s HSE policies and procedures
- Ensure that daily drill and blast performance is optimised to meet production and budget targets
- Assess personnel performance, provide mentoring and training to improve performance and efficiency
- Promote and maintain stakeholder relationships with all related departments (client, maintenance, HSE, Survey, etc.)
Responsibilities and Duties
- Ensure that all site HSE policies and procedures are complied with at all times
- Implement and maintain the mine plan through effective use of personnel and equipment
- Monitor rock tool performance and that bit sharpening procedures are maintained
- Monitor personnel performance and help develop mentoring/training programmes
- Ensure all paperwork is completed accurately and promptly
- All equipment maintenance schedules are adhered to
- Effective communication is maintained with all stakeholders
Qualifications
Education Level: Mining/Drilling/Blasting Diploma
Years of Experience: 5 years
Specific Skills / Competencies
§ Minimum 5 years drill and blast knowledge with 2 years supervisory experience in a mining environment
§ Strong technical knowledge of drilling and blasting equipment and safety working practices
§ Good computer literacy with Microsoft software or similar. Also in blast software use and design
§ Effective interpersonal communication skills
§ Ability to work as a team player and independently when necessary
§ Physically fit and able to endure working under arduous conditions (heat/dust/noise) for long periods
Required Licences and Certifications (Optional/If position required):
§ Internationally recognised drilling/blasting or mining diploma
§ Any safety certification (Optional)
§ Valid driving licence
§ Computer/IT certification (MS Office, Shotplus, etc) (Optional)