Snr Explosive Plant Operator Gr 2 Booster Plant x2
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Location: Sasolburg, South Africa
Company: Sasol
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Job Req ID
6498
Closing Date
02 December 2024
Business Unit
OPP: Operations & Projects
City/Town
Ekandustria (Bronkhorstspruit)
Purpose of Job
To produce cast boosters by melting and mixing explosives to create a pentolite cast booster.
Recruitment Description / Key Accountabilities
- To produce pentolite cast boosters by melting and mixing two major components (TNT and PETN) to a certain ratio and pouring the mix in to forms.
- Calculate mixing ratio using formula
- Accurate mixing number of events need to take place (control temperatures, mix speeds, cooling period)
- Recording of mixing event on mix sheet
- Sampling to confirm mix ratio
- General house keeping
- Quality inspection, packing, labelling of final product and scanning. Record production quantities
- To do a proper start-up before the beginning of the shift and a proper shut-down at the end of the week or when required
Formal Education
- Grade 12
- Maths and Science will be an added advantage
Min Experience
12+ months relevant explosives manufacturing experience
Behavioural Competencies
Be able to work under pressure
Be able to work full shifts and overtime
Consciences and diligent
Detail oriented
Maintain a high standard of integrity
Fosters teamwork and collaboration
Able to work on your own with little supervision
Collaboration: The action of working with someone to produce something
Compliance: Understanding the rules, regulations, sanctions and other statutory requirements, guidelines and instructions relating to governing bodies and organizations, both internally and externally.
Execution capability: The underlying ability to execute a strategy/project or day to day work
Problem Solving: Is a step-by-step process of defining a problem, searching for information, and testing a series of solutions until the problem is solved. In involves critical thinking, analysis and persistence.
Self-Mastery: Takes accountability for driving own growth through developing self-awareness, reflecting, seeking feedback and self-correcting
Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of “Innovating for a better world”, Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol’s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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