Technical Officer

- REPORTING LINE

The Technical Officer will report to the Senior Technical Officer.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: MMG - Khoemacau Copper Mine Site

- CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

To carry out all the technical services and related training at Khoemacau mine. To manage all the quality and customer focus for the site.

- SCOPE AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

The core responsibilities and accountabilities include:

- Implementation of value-add projects for Khoemacau Mine and ensuring that they are successfully completed and signed off by the customer

- Oversee and coordinate all product conversions and introductions to the customer

- Conduct research and trials and generate recommendations to the customers for improved blasting practices

- Communicate and interpret the blast design data to customer and ensure competent operation of the blasting equipment

- To provide technical support and training to the customer and AECI employees

- Liaise with the customer on all relevant technical issues

- Attend to customer complaints, problems and issues relating to quality and performance of the explosives and then provide technical feedback both verbally and in a written report form.

- Generate post-blast reports in accordance with client requirements

- Compile volumes budget and forecasts as required

- Ensure AECI Botswana meets all its technical-related contractual obligations.

- Assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies to meet company’s objectives and vision

- Contribute to company’s strategic thinking and decision-making

- Assist in implementation and maintenance of World Class System within the company.

- Oversee the Product Quality management for the business

- Provide product stewardship to all the company’s customers

- Governance, Policies and Procedures Compliance

- Any other duty that may be assigned

- BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

- Analytic thinking

- Safety conscious

- Teamwork

- Physically fit

- Adaptability

- Passionate

- Results driven

- KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

The incumbent should have at least the following:

- The incumbent should be at least a Degree in Mining Engineering or mining-related discipline

- At least 3 years underground mining experience

- Strong Blasting Technical Skills

- Have good interpersonal skills and be able to interact with customers and operational staff in a courteous and professional manner

- Have strong Sales and Marketing Skills

- Be in possession of a valid driver’s license

- AECI Explosives Engineers’ Certificate

- Computer skills including AECI Blasting Software

- Presentation and Training skills

- Valid Botswana Underground Blasting License

- The incumbent must have knowledge of underground blasting as well as have a good knowledge of all products used.

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