{"id":3805705,"url":"https://alion.io/job/omnia-blasting-engineer-underground-2","title":"Blasting Engineer - Underground","company":{"id":2448693,"name":"Omnia","domain":"omnia.co.za","url":"https://alion.io/company/omnia-co-za","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Manatal","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Sandton, South Africa"],"countries":["ZA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-11-05T13:17:36Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-11-05","last_verified_at":"2026-11-06T08:23:32Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"BLASTING ENGINEER - UNDERGROUND\nLocation: Fourways, Gauteng, South Africa\nBusiness Unit: BME | Underground\nReports To: Technical Lead Manager\nContract Type: Permanent\nSubmission Closing Date: 11 November 2026\nJoin BME and shape the future of mining.\nBME, a division of Omnia Holdings, is a leading global provider of blasting and mining solutions, partnering with customers to improve safety, productivity and sustainability across the mining value chain. Combining advanced blasting technology, digital innovation, explosives and technical expertise, we help mining operations solve complex challenges, optimise performance and unlock value. From open-pit mines to underground operations, our solutions support responsible, efficient mining and enable the critical resources needed to power modern economies.\nAs part of Omnia Holdings Limited (JSE: OMN), you'll join a global, diversified business operating across the agriculture, mining and chemicals sectors. With operations in 23 countries, customers in more than 40 countries, over 70 distribution centres, and approximately 3,800 employees worldwide, Omnia develops innovative products, technologies and services that support food security, responsible mining and sustainable industrial development. Through science, innovation and collaboration, we help customers use resources more efficiently, solve complex operational challenges and create lasting value for a changing world.\nAt Omnia, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, contribute to meaningful challenges, and grow your career in a purpose-led organisation committed to innovation, learning and sustainable impact.\nInnovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future.\nROLE IMPACT\nResponsible for executing the technical services strategy internally and externally through working with cross functional teams to deliver on technical support required to maximise BME's and customers' value.\nWhile based at Head Office, the incumbent will be expected to travel regularly to various customer and operational sites to provide technical expertise, support business objectives, and maintain strong customer relationships.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nTo undertake the development and testing of blasting optimisation technology in order to provide the highest quality blasting products and services available.\nTo conduct and manage blasting risk assessments, blast optimisation designs and blast performance results and submit relevant reports.\nTo stay abreast of global technical advances in the field of blasting, and develop and implement policies, procedures and processes to ensure process excellence and continual process improvement.\nTo assist in providing advanced technical support on the following:\nFragmentation Analysis\nVOD measurements Technical Lead\nManager\nBlasting\nEngineer\nOptimization projects\nBlast Audits and technical reports\nProduct and equipment application knowledge transfer\nDifferentiate the company's' service and products by identifying and implementing value adding activities beneficial to all customers.\nEstablish long term relationships with key decision makers and influencers on the mines.\nProvide excellent service on all aspects of explosive and accessory products and their uses, including auditing of product application and performance underground and giving recommendations to correct deficiencies.\nAssist R&D team with quality tests and assurance with regards to products.\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS\nQualifications\nGrade 12 / Matric\nBachelor's degree in mining engineering\nExperience\nMinimum 5 years' experience in blasting technical services and blasting consultancy within a mining environment.\nProven experience in a blasting technology environment.\nAdditional Requirements\nValid Passport\nPolice Clearance\nTravelling Medicals\nKey Competencies\nSenior Management/Management\nCustomers\nSupport Teams\nOperations\nAny other stakeholder as may be deemed important and relevant from time to time\nDIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION\nA diverse team drives stronger outcomes. 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