Electronic Field Technician

Purpose of the Job

• To provide product knowledge and system application support to the businesses for the range of AECI’s electronic detonator products

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide support for advanced types of blasts
• Provide advice to clients, internal personnel or end users on the use of the electronic initiating systems
• Conduct bad blast investigations and provide recommendations based on findings
• Upgrade hardware and software at client sites
• Assist the lab to identify any product issues and conduct risk assessment s when new hardware or software is being piloted and conduct trials
• On completion of the lab qualification, undergo training as part of the lab testing
• Provide training on electronic initiating systems
• Customer liaison regarding electronic initiating systems
• Comply with governance and compliance policies and procedures
• Comply with Safety, Health and Environment standards

 Qualifications and Experience

• Engineering degree / diploma
• Explosives engineering qualification an advantage
• 1 -2 years’ experience as field support technician
• Sound product knowledge
• Technical electronics knowledge and expertise
• Knowledge of training principles and techniques

Key Competencies

• Able to work independently
• Communication skills
• Analytical ability
• Methodical
• Risk averse
• Attention to detail
• Presentation skills