Background

Trinity Musha Mines Ltd is a Mining company focused on the production and exploration of Tin, Tantalum, and Lithium in Rwanda. Trinity Musha is currently looking for a highly motivated and committed Chief Blaster Officer.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Assists the Magazine leader in receiving, Issuing and recording of explosives brought to or taken out of the Magazine.
• Undertake daily housekeeping of Store, Outside Areas and Delivery/Dispatch Areas to ensure a clean, tidy and safe environment
• Ensuring the Magazine is 100% secure with regards to security and no unauthorized persons enter the Magazine.
• Ensure that the explosives are packed in such a way that there is no danger to people, equipment and the stock can be easily counted.
• Assists in supervising the preparation of explosives for dispatching to various mining sections.
• Controls the issuance of explosives to various sites, Blasters and records the daily control.
• Ensure that all unused explosives are recorded and returned to explosives Magazine.
• Ensure weekly/Monthly explosive forecast requests are submitted to Magazine section leader.
• Receiving and issuing the items physically and system.
• Maintaining accurate data/records/documentation on explosives.
• Assist in reporting about explosives stock levels and ensuring all documentation is updated and filed.
• Investigating and reporting on any discrepancies with stocks and explosives issued to the Magazine Section leader.
• Daily audits on Blasters section and the Blasters on the handling and installing of explosives to ensure competency and compliance with procedures.
• Initiate blast underground at designated blasting points
• Reporting any issues related to your job to Magazine Section leader / Mine Manager
• Ensure weekly/Monthly reports are submitted to Magazine section leader/ Mine Manager/ Store & Fleet Supervisor.
• Any other duties related to your field of work may be assigned by Management.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all explosives handling and blasting operations comply with: Rwanda Mining Law No. 072/2024, RMB explosives regulations, OHS laws and Mining Safety Standards
• Enforce adherence to all licensing and authorization requirements for use, transport, storage, and handling of explosives. Act as the competent appointed person legally responsible for blasting operations on site.

Job Requirements

The Chief Blaster should have the following education and experience skills:

• Diploma in Mining or related field
• The Certificate in Blasting Field
• Proven 3 years of working experience in Mines with Explosives.
• Professionalism, positive attitude and Excellent communication skills
• Organizational Abilities and strong work ethics
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and Expertise in team or departments
• Interest in leadership opportunities
• Willing to work overtime.

• Assists the Magazine leader in receiving, Issuing and recording of explosives brought to or taken out of the Magazine.
• Undertake daily housekeeping of Store, Outside Areas and Delivery/Dispatch Areas to ensure a clean, tidy and safe environment
• Ensuring the Magazine is 100% secure with regards to security and no unauthorized persons enter the Magazine.
• Ensure that the explosives are packed in such a way that there is no danger to people, equipment and the stock can be easily counted.
• Assists in supervising the preparation of explosives for dispatching to various mining sections.
• Controls the issuance of explosives to various sites, Blasters and records the daily control.
• Ensure that all unused explosives are recorded and returned to explosives Magazine.
• Ensure weekly/Monthly explosive forecast requests are submitted to Magazine section leader.
• Receiving and issuing the items physically and system.
• Maintaining accurate data/records/documentation on explosives.
• Assist in reporting about explosives stock levels and ensuring all documentation is updated and filed.
• Investigating and reporting on any discrepancies with stocks and explosives issued to the Magazine Section leader.
• Daily audits on Blasters section and the Blasters on the handling and installing of explosives to ensure competency and compliance with procedures.
• Initiate blast underground at designated blasting points
• Reporting any issues related to your job to Magazine Section leader / Mine Manager
• Ensure weekly/Monthly reports are submitted to Magazine section leader/ Mine Manager/ Store & Fleet Supervisor.
• Any other duties related to your field of work may be assigned by Management.
• Ensure all explosives handling and blasting operations comply with: Rwanda Mining Law No. 072/2024, RMB explosives regulations, OHS laws and Mining Safety Standards
• Enforce adherence to all licensing and authorization requirements for use, transport, storage, and handling of explosives. Act as the competent appointed person legally responsible for blasting operations on site.

• Professionalism
• Positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational Abilities
• Strong work ethics
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Expertise in team or departments
• Interest in leadership opportunities

• Diploma in Mining or related field
• The Certificate in Blasting Field