Blaster

at  Dyno Nobel

JOB BRIEF

The Blaster will conduct surface production blasting operations while adhering to Dyno Nobel and regulatory standards.

WHO WE ARE

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia, and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.
Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.
Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian-based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL’s 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

The Blaster will conduct surface production blasting operations while adhering to Dyno Nobel and regulatory standards at our mining facility near Wawa ON. The successful candidate will have the responsibility of conducting blasting operations in a safe and efficient manner. The candidate will interface closely with the Mine Operations team to ensure safety and optimization of blasting operations. The position also requires the ability to communicate technical expertise to operations personnel as necessary to ensure that the drilling and blasting program adheres to internal standards and is continually optimized . Other duties will include:

• Performs assigned blasting activities.
• Works as a job site blaster and receives direction from Site Operations Manager and/or Mine Drill & Blast Superintendent
• Provides input on blast-related activities to aid direct supervisor in plans
• Identifies blast site problems and resolves with Site Operations Manager and/or Mine Drill & Blast Superintendent, if necessary
• Verifies that pre-blast inspections have been conducted prior to blasting
• Understands and follows all Company safety policies and practices
• Monitors the relationship between blast pattern and type of digging and reports results to Site Operations Manager or Mine Drill & Blast Superintendent
• Documents use of explosives and completes required inventory paperwork
• Is responsible for completing field accounting reports and required trip manifest forms as needed
• Any other related duties as assigned