Bench/Blast Assistant - Open Cut

📢 Grow your career - Explore a New Career Path as a Bench/Blast Assistant - Open Cut in Kansanshi

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the mining industry? We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Bench/Blast Assistant - Open Cut to join our dynamic team at Kansanshi Field in Zambia.

✨ About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

🌍 About the role

In this role, you will assist in delivering high-quality bulk explosive services to customers, always ensuring high safety and environmental awareness. You will work closely with the Shotfirer or On Bench Supervisors on site, performing tasks related to loading, tying, and firing blasts.

✅ What you will be doing

• Ensuring the safety and protection of self, fellow employees, customers, the public and the environment, with the aim of delivering the operational services to the volume, service type and quality specified by client expectations.
• Reporting all unusual incidents and accidents immediately.
• Participating in daily toolbox talks and monthly safety meetings.
• Undertaking all and any necessary training for Operations, SHEC and site-specific requirements.
• Maintaining all personal training against the Orica training Matrix for your role.
• Maintaining required housekeeping standards.
• Notifying Orica site management of any variations in product specification, appearance or performance.
• Assisting the client in achieving targets and maintaining production.
• Maintaining the culture of continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Performing other ancillary duties including relief at other locations, consistent with level of competence as reasonably instructed by the supervisor. 

👤 What you will bring

• Valid Driver’s Licence class C and above ( minimum 3 years driving experience)
• Valid Blasting Licence
• Valid Silicosis
• Grade 12 certificate
• Certificate/diploma/degree in any mining discipline is an added advantage 

💰 What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

🤝 We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.