Drill and Blast Supervisor

Copper World Inc•Sahuarita, AZ

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Drill and Blast Superintendent, the Drill and Blast Supervisor provides coordination and direct supervision of field activities. This role is responsible for ensuring that all drilling, loading, and blasting activities are performed safely, to technical design, and in compliance with regulatory standards to meet the production needs of the Mine Operations department.

Requirements

Degree or Diploma from a Community College or University in Engineering, Technical, or Trades discipline.
Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in drilling and blasting activities in an open pit environment.
Proven ability to lead, motivate, and grow a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
Deep familiarity with MSHA regulations (current MSHA preferred). Ability to obtain Employee Possessor status
Strong grasp of drill patterns, initiation systems and Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of drill pattern design and drilling sequence
Knowledge of electronic and non-el initiation systems
Knowledge of clearing and blocking procedures
Knowledge of loading practices for ANFO and Emulsion products
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
Employee must be able to prove that they have a current and valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

current MSHA preferred

Responsibilities

Provide site wide coordination for the drilling program and supervision of drillers and blast crews to ensure project efficiency and pattern adherence.
Oversee the execution of drill patterns, ensuring all holes are drilled to the correct depth, angle, and location as specified by design.
Lead the loading and tie-in process of explosives to ensure optimal fragmentation and wall stability while minimizing vibration and overpressure.
Ensure mine-site assets, specifically drill rigs and blasting equipment, are maintained and ready for scheduled operations.
Support the creation of detailed blast designs.