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.

📌 Drill and Blast Field Technician (Canada)
🏢 Equinox Gold
📍 Canada