blaster - surface mining

2 weeks ago

Hagersville, Canada Austin Powder Ltd. Full time
  • Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
  • Langue de travail: Anglais
  • Heures de travail: 40 to 60 hours per week
  • Education:
  • Expérience: Education
  • Other trades certificate or diplomaTasks
  • Conduct field tests to determine type and quantity of explosives required
  • Determine depth and diameter of blast holes
  • Direct explosive trucks to load holes
  • 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
  • Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories in accordance with regulations and ensure that safety procedures are observed
  • Assemble or direct other workers to assemble primer charges using selected detonators, fuses, detonating cords and other materialsCertificates, licences, memberships, and courses 
  • Provincial Blasting Licence
  • Blaster Trade CertificationEquipment and machinery experience
  • Blasting machines
  • Detonating cords
  • Detonators
  • Fuses
  • Safety matArea of work experience
  • Construction site
  • Open-pit mines
  • QuarriesSecurity and safety
  • Bondable
  • Basic security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Drug testTransportation/travel information
  • Valid driver's licence
  • Travel expenses paid by employerWork conditions and physical capabilities
  • Work under pressure
  • Physically demanding
  • Manual dexterity
  • 20/20 vision
  • Attention to detail
  • Hand-eye co-ordination
  • Sound discrimination
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Handling heavy loadsPersonal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Dependability
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Team player
  • JudgementExperience
  • 5 years or moreHealth benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefitsFinancial benefits
  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)Long term benefits
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Maternity and parental benefitsOther benefits
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Team building opportunities
  • Wellness program

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