Blaster - Surface Mining

2 months ago

Hagersville, Canada Austin Powder Ltd. Full time

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 5 years or more
**Tasks**:

- 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 materials
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Provincial Blasting Licence
- Blaster Trade Certification
**Equipment and machinery experience**:

- Blasting machines
- Detonating cords
- Detonators
- Fuses
- Safety mat
**Area of work experience**:

- Construction site
- Open-pit mines
- Quarries
**Security and safety**:

- Bondable
- Basic security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Drug test
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Travel expenses paid by employer
**Work 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 loads
**Personal suitability**:

- Accurate
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Judgement
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
**Long term benefits**:

- Long-term care insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Wellness program

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