Blaster

Barminco Mining Services USA LLC•Butte, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Barminco, part of the Perenti Group, is a global mining services company seeking dedicated individuals for underground mining careers. They are one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies with operations in Australia, Africa, and North America. Barminco offers opportunities for career advancement and is looking for loyal, committed individuals who align with their values and are dedicated to client success. In return, they provide state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, technology, and opportunities to work on global projects. This specific role is for a Charge Up/Blaster to join the team at a project location 65 miles outside of Elko, Nevada. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe handling, storing, transporting, and use of explosives, meeting safety standards, targets, and deadlines to maximize productivity and profitability.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency
2-5 years’ experience in underground mining
Maintain Explosive certification
The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential.
Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions
Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met
Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills
Eagerness to learn and grow

Nice To Haves

2 years’ experience in a Blaster role underground
Manual transmission experience
Experience with Maclean blasters truck/basket
Experience with ANFO & emulsion blasting products

Responsibilities

Demonstrate commitment to adhere to all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others
Follow instructions or diagrams, depending on the drill pattern to determine explosives quantities and development face timing
Assemble primer charges using selected non-electric detonators, detonating cords and other materials
Load explosives in blast holes as required (using equipment or by hand)
Operate and maintain main blasting wire/leads to surface blasting location
Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories in accordance with standard procedures, legislation and regulations, ensuring maximum safety
Ensure working area is safe for personnel and equipment to perform duties, including but not limited to, check scaling or rehabilitation, ensuring lanyards are in good order and used when required
Ensure explosives day use, magazine and stock take logs are completed accurately and correctly
Conduct pre blast and post blast re-entry inspections
Ensure that equipment is used in accordance with training provided
Ensure that the equipment used is maintained in good operating condition at all times
Document reports detailing work performed, problems diagnosed, pre checks on all equipment and machinery used in the day and all other required shift paperwork
Immediately report problems/failures that may impact the team, or the company, to your Shift Supervisor
Maintain and demonstrate a professional and courteous relationship with employees, subcontractors, the client and all other personnel
Practice good general housekeeping in the work area and equipment
Maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience an asset
Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas
Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required