Blaster

Job summary

The Blaster is responsible for executing high-quality blast patterns in a safe and productive manner within open-pit and quarry areas. They work closely with engineers and operators to manage priming, loading, and firing tasks while ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality control procedures.

Job details

The Blaster is responsible for executing high-quality blast patterns in a safe and productive manner within open-pit and quarry areas. They work closely with engineers and operators to manage priming, loading, and firing tasks while ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality control procedures. Candidates must possess a valid Blast Ticket #2 or better and have at least one year of open-pit blasting experience. Additionally, applicants should have at least two years of experience in an open-pit mine environment and be physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs.

What you’ll do

The Blaster is responsible for executing high-quality blast patterns in a safe and productive manner within open-pit and quarry areas. They work closely with engineers and operators to manage priming, loading, and firing tasks while ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality control procedures.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a valid Blast Ticket #2 or better and have at least one year of open-pit blasting experience. Additionally, applicants should have at least two years of experience in an open-pit mine environment and be physically capable of lifting up to 50lbs.

Benefits

• Travel allowance
• Transportation arrangements
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Ongoing training
• Growth and development opportunities

Listed skills

• Heavy equipment operation · Preferred
• Loading · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Blasting
• Open pit mining
• Priming
• Loading
• Tying
• Firing blasts
• Quality control
• Risk assessment
• Equipment inspection
• Heavy equipment operation
• Inventory management
• Safety compliance
• Drilling
• Wall control blasting

Job areas

• Trades
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Security & Safety

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