Underground Charge Up / Development Blaster
About The Position
Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. is seeking an Underground Charge Up/Development Blaster for the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia. This role is part of the Perenti Group, a global mining services company. The position operates on a 14 days on / 14 days off FIFO rotation. The Underground Charge Up/Development Blaster is responsible for the safe and efficient handling, storing, transporting, and use of explosives, ensuring tasks are completed to meet safety standards, targets, and deadlines to maximize productivity and profitability. Barminco offers opportunities for career advancement within a diverse global mining company, with state-of-the-art facilities and technology.
Requirements
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency
- Possess and maintain current Blasters Ticket in British Columbia
- Out of province equivalent will be considered
- Maintain a valid Driver’s License
- 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
- 2-5 years’ experience in underground mining
- 2 years’ experience in a Blaster role underground
- manual transmission experience, preferred
- 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
- Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas
- Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required
Benefits
- no-wait extended health and dental benefits
- charter travel from various hubs
- camp accommodations and meals
- matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
