Blaster Jobs in Dease Lake, British Columbia, Canada
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About the role
Overview
Languages
French
Education
Registered Apprenticeship certificate
Experience
1 to less than 7 months
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Outdoors Dusty Cold/refrigerated Dangerous
Work setting
Rural area Willing to relocate Relocation costs not covered by employer
Responsibilities
Tasks
Conduct field tests to determine type and quantity of explosives required Determine depth and diameter of blast holes Drive and operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry Load explosives in blast holes by hand Read instructions or diagrams and lay out drill patterns Ensure health and safety regulations are followed Connect electrical wires, detonating cords or fuses into series and connect series to blasting machines; press handle or button to detonate charges Measure location and stake out pattern of holes to be drilled, load blast holes with explosives and detonate explosives to dislodge coal, ore or rock Operate air-track, rotary, down-the-hole or other drilling machines to drill blast holes or may direct drilling of blast holes Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories in accordance with regulations and ensure that safety procedures are observed Drive and operate air-track or other drilling machines to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in open-pit mine or quarry Operate drilling machines to drill blast holes in rock at road or other construction sites Assemble or direct other workers to assemble primer charges using selected detonators, fuses, detonating cords and other materials
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Blaster Trade Certification
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
Air-track drilling machine Blasting machines Detonating cords Detonators Drilling machine Fuses Galvanometer Safety mat
Area of work experience
Quarries
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence Drive manual transmission vehicle
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure Physically demanding Manual dexterity 20/20 vision Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Ability to distinguish between colours Sound discrimination Standing for extended periods Bending, crouching, kneeling Handling heavy loads
Personal suitability
Accurate Dependability Excellent oral communication Flexibility Team player Judgement
Benefits
Health benefits
Disability benefits Health care plan
Financial benefits
Life insurance
Other Benefits
Free parking available Parking available Travel insurance
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About Granite DRC
Founded in 1989, Granite DRC was initially specialized in granite quarrying. In order to meet the granite growing demand, Granite DRC invested in 1996 in a primary and secondary sawing factory allowing to supply transformed stones. With more than 20 years experience, and thanks to a continuous investment in latest technologies, dimensional and architectural stones and quarries purchase, Granite DRC is now able to offer a high quality fabrication at competitive prices and efficient delivery schedules. This evolution is positioning the company as a reliable reference throughout the stones' North American market.
Granite DRC's mission is to be the reference in North America for stone quarrying and transformation, being partner of its clients and community.