Take on an exciting role as an Open-Pit Blasting Technician in a rural setting. This hands-on position requires strong skills in explosive handling and drilling operations.
This position demands a Registered Apprenticeship certificate, along with proficiency with various blasting and drilling equipment like air-track drilling machines and blasting machines. You'll spend time outdoors in a physically demanding workplace, where your attention to detail and ability to work under pressure are crucial. Relocation may be necessary, as work is done on-site without remote options.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct tests to select explosives types and quantities • Drive and operate rotary drilling machines to create blast holes • Load and detonate explosives according to safety standards • Measure and stake out patterns for drilling • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
Requirements: • Registered Apprenticeship certificate in blasting • Experience with air-track and drilling machines • Ability to handle explosives safely • Valid driver's licence for manual vehicles • Capacity to meet physical demands of the role
Utilize your blasting expertise and join a dedicated team in the mining industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr