Senior Explosive Plant Operator Gr 2 – Delay Manufacturing D23 at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To prepare raw materials, mix delay pyrotechnics and fill into lead tubes that are used in a downstream process, in the form of a delay train that determines the timing of non-electric detonators.

Key Accountabilities

• Preparation of raw materials (screening, weighing and swaging) for use in manufacturing of stubbies and to ensure good quality product.
• Charging of raw materials and mixing of different compositions.
• Visual inspection of mixture to ensure homogeneity.
• Split the mixed powders through Pyropod/Splitter to smaller container for storage and safe handling downstream.
• Fill mixed powders into lead tubes by Auguring or Thumping process, within process specifications (monitoring), for use as raw material in downstream process.
• Frequent quality inspection to ensure high quality.
• Daily weight verification of balance to ensure accurate weighing.
• Monitor stock of raw material in the plants to optimize mixing efficiency.
• SHE systems requirements- grounding testing, humidity monitoring, safety observations and waste water handling.
• Maintain good housekeeping including 5S, to prevent safety incidents.
• Wash the team’s contaminated PPE as required, to protect against heavy metals exposure.
• Observe shift leader during discharging of mixes.

Formal Education

• Grade 12 or Equivalent with Maths & Science 

Working Experience

• 2+ years of experience in Explosives Manufacturing
• Plant specific experience (Delay Manufacturing – D23) will be an added advantage