Operator (Explosives Truck) Precision Farming Specialist Head of Research & Development – Agriculture Finance Manager: Supply Chain and Operations Operator 1

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Omnia is a diversified Group that conducts research and development, manufactures and supplies chemicals and specialised services and solutions for the agriculture, mining and chemicals application industries. Differentiation is ensured by using innovation combined with intellectual capital, wher… read moreeby Omnia adds value for customers at various stages of the supply and service chain. Our customer solutions promote the responsible handling and use of chemicals for health, safety and a lower environmental impact, with a progressive shift towards cleaner technologies. Not only does the Group try to limit the consumption of materials and resources used in its manufacturing processes, but it also works to continuously create value through its products. Omnia’s intellectual capital, relationships and technology enable the production of differentiated products, services and customer-focused solutions across the value chain – all of which are expected to meet the customers’ evolving needs well into the future. The Group remains focused on critical issues such as securing a healthy and adequate food supply for a growing population, effecting a lower impact on the environment and ensuring safer operations for Omnia’s employees and customers. The sustainability of Omnia’s business model is strengthened by targeted backward integration through the installation of technologically advanced plants that manufacture core materials such as nitric acid and explosive emulsions. Also, with securing alternative sources of supply, it enables Omnia to improve operational efficiencies throughout the product development and production cycle. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with operations in 25 countries, Omnia has more than six decades’ experience in the business. Additionally, Omnia continues to grow its global footprint, with businesses in Australasia and Brazil, and clients in other regions such as North America and Canada. Omnia provides customised, knowledge based, Innovative Solutions through its Agriculture, Mining and Chemicals divisions. These divisions include Omnia Nutriology, Axioteq™, BME, Protea Mining Chemicals and Protea Chemicals. These are all niche businesses that operate with a common objective: to enhance customers’ businesses through research, development and knowledge sharing that will enable them to increase their performance and, by extension, profit margins. In doing so, Omnia aims to increase the performance of customers while reducing their risk, and at the same time focusing on health, safety and a lower environmental impact.

Overview    

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.

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)

Duties    

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

Job Competencies    

Numerical skills
Attention to detail
Strong communication/interpersonal skills
Report-writing abilities

Deadline:11th June,2026

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