Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Drill & Blast Coordinator, the Drill & Blast Field Technician is responsible for ensuring alignment between the engineering and operations drill & blast teams by performing quality control on drilling, explosives loading, and blasting in the open-pit as well as preparing explosives loading instructions, collecting and archiving data, and resolving issues that arise during the execution of drill patterns.

This position is based in Geraldton, Ontario, operating on a 14:14 rotational schedule with 12-hour shifts, with the possibility of a fly-in/fly-out arrangement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality control on drilling, explosives loading, and collar stemming.
• Prepare and verify explosives loading instructions based on engineering guidelines.
• Adjust drill patterns and loading instructions based on field conditions.
• Prepare and verify blast timings in ViewShot3D.
• Film blasts using aerial drones or ground-based cameras.
• Prepare summary blast reports.
• Issue loading and blasting communications.
• Provide feedback on blast performance.
• Perform data entry.
• Perform related support tasks.

Required Experience and Skill Set

• Experience in drilling and blasting, and drill and blast design.
• Familiarity with hard-rock open-pit metal mining.
• Rigorous attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Proficiency with any CAD software; Deswik preferred.

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