Summary
Jac. Rijk Al-Rushaid is hiring a Drill & Blast Supervisor in Turaif. The role oversees safe drill and blast activities, mine plan implementation, production and budget performance, equipment maintenance schedules, and accurate paperwork. It also includes monitoring personnel performance, mentoring and training, and coordinating with client, maintenance, HSE, and survey teams. Applicants need a mining, drilling, or blasting diploma, at least five years of drill and blast experience, two years of supervisory experience in mining, and strong equipment and safety knowledge.
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)