Mining Optimization / UBS Specialist - AEL Mining Services



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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 Limitedand a subsidiary of AECI Limited, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Job Description

Designation: MINING OPTIMIZATION / UBS SPECIALIST

Date of vacancy: Immediate. Local or expatriate contract

Department: EMEA – West Africa (Based in Bogoso, Ghana)

Geographic Area: Ghana, West Africa

Required outputs: Functional

  • Conduct AEL value adding projects to customers
  • Develop blast designs, blast enhancement to new innovations and product conversions with emphasis on UBS, CBS and Digishot as applied to underground environments.
  • Monitor product performance and accuracy of timing.
  • Interpret blast design data for safe and efficient blasting.
  • Communicate blast design data to supervisor, customer or subcontractor
  • Identify potential hazards and risks associated with a poor blast design
  • Project involvement with all on-going projects with the department

General

  • Excellent Technical Report writing, documenting findings and preparation of presentation
  • Coordinate business development
  • Technical coaching and training
  • Continuous professional development
  • People management and development


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Required Skills or Experience

  • Diploma in a technical field (mining, geological, civil, surveying, etc. ) plus 10 years’ experience

OR

  • University degree in a technical field (mining, geological, civil, surveying, etc. ) plus 5 years’ experience
  • Explosives Engineers Certificate

Job specification

  • Knowledge of both surface and underground mining under different conditions
  • At least 5 years’ each underground and surface mining experience
  • The incumbent will draw on extensive and broad industry experience (Surface and Underground) to apply diversified solutions and techniques to complex situations and as needed.
  • Rely on first principles, fundamental engineering theory and broad industry knowledge to ensure practical solutions
  • Seasoned knowledge of mine methods, mine design, production scheduling and equipment selection
  • Experience in both bulk and selective mining methods

Personal attributes

  • Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)
  • Interpersonal skills including high degree of cultural sensitivity
  • Group presentation skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Analytical
  • Initiative
  • Quality orientation
  • Assertive
  • Negotiator
  • Work independently and on own initiative


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