Apply drilling, explosives loading, and blasting expertise as a Drill and Blast Field Technician in Geraldton, Ontario. Work a 14:14 rotation with 12-hour shifts.

Reporting to the Senior Drill and Blast Coordinator, you will align engineering and operations teams through field quality control. The position combines open-pit mining activities with office work, data management, and issue resolution. Your work supports accurate drill patterns, loading instructions, blast timing, and performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform quality control on drilling, loading, and collar stemming
- Verify loading instructions against engineering guidelines
- Adjust drill patterns for changing field conditions
- Prepare blast timings using ViewShot3D
- Film blasts and prepare summary reports

Requirements:

- Experience with drilling, blasting, and drill and blast design
- Familiarity with hard-rock open-pit metal mining
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and CAD software
- Valid driver's license and drone pilot's license
- Mining Technician degree or equivalent relevant experience

Bring detailed field judgment, technical communication, and blast documentation skills to Geraldton's open-pit drilling operations.

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