Blastman J3 at Newmont Goldcorp Corporation

Job Description

• Communicate with and receive instruction from the Blasting Supervisor and follow the specified instruction and charging plan, prior to the execution of activities.
• Conduct field tests in determining the depth of the blast hole and input data into dip-plus to determine the quantity and type of the bulk explosive required.
• Reconcile blasting initiation product quantities before obtaining final sign off from the Supervisor.
• Conduct pre-blast tests on relevant systems, in the case of electronic detonation.
• Undertake the priming of all blast holes.
• Install physical critical controls (i.e. barricade cones and coloured signage), prior to blasting.

Requirement/Skills

• Senior High School Certificate.
• Blasting Certificate.
• Sound knowledge of various explosive types.
• Sound knowledge in blasting accessories.
• General knowledge in mid-to-heavy equipment operation.
• Minimum of 1 – 2 years’ blasting experience in a large open pit mining environment.
• Experience in electronic and non-electronic detonation