BLASTING ASSISTANT (SURFACE/UNDERGROUND)

Description

Job Summary: Operational support for rock blasting with explosives, both surface and underground, in the mining sector. Key Highlights: 1. Support for surface and underground blasting operational activities 2. Strict compliance with safety, health, and environmental procedures 3. Support for loading, initiation, area control, and post-blast activities **BLASTING ASSISTANT – SURFACE AND UNDERGROUND** **Schedule:** 14x7 **Location:** Pampa de Cobre Mining Company – Chapi Mine **Work Mode:** On-site at the mine **Job Description** A mining-sector company is seeking a **Blasting Assistant** for a rock blasting project using explosives, involving **surface and underground blasting activities**, located at **Pampa de Cobre Mining Company – Chapi Mine**. This position targets field-experienced personnel responsible for providing operational support to the Blasting Foreman and Blasting Supervisor during loading, initiation, area control, evacuation, detonation, and post-blast activities, strictly adhering to the company’s and client’s safety, occupational health, and environmental procedures. **Main Responsibilities** * Support surface and underground blasting operational activities. * Support explosive loading at work faces per instructions from the Blasting Foreman and Blasting Supervisor. * Support assembly, distribution, and connection of blasting accessories. * Support demarcation, signage, and control of blasting areas. * Verify orderliness and cleanliness of the work area before, during, and after activities. * Support personnel evacuation and access control during blasting execution. * Support post-blast activities according to established procedures. * Handle blasting materials, tools, and accessories in compliance with safety regulations. * Report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, incidents, or field observations. * Comply with instructions from the Blasting Foreman, Blasting Supervisor, and SSOMA department. * Support inspection of assigned tools, equipment, and materials for the activity. * Properly wear PPE throughout the entire work shift. * Participate in safety talks, trainings, and internal inductions. * Comply with the company’s internal procedures and client standards. **Requirements** * Minimum: completed secondary education. * Minimum **1 year** of experience as a Blasting Assistant, Blasting Helper, Blasting Operator, or similar role. * Desired experience in **surface and/or underground blasting** activities. * Basic knowledge of loading, initiation, and support for blasting operations. * Basic knowledge of safety in explosive-related work. * Experience in mining projects is desirable. * Ability to work in a team and follow field instructions. * Good physical condition for operational tasks in a mine. * Availability to work under a **14x7** schedule. * Availability to work at **Pampa de Cobre Mining Company – Chapi Mine**. **Working Conditions** * **Work Location:** Pampa de Cobre Mining Company – Chapi Mine. * **Type of Operation:** Surface and underground blasting. * **Schedule:** 14x7\. * **Project Duration:** 6 months or longer, depending on operational needs. * **Work Mode:** On-site at the mine. * **Meals:** Provided at the on-site camp. * **Accommodation:** Provided on-site at the mine. * **Transportation:** Covered between Arequipa – Mine – Arequipa. * **Employment Type:** MYPE regime. **Remuneration** Starting from **S/ 2,700\.00**, based on experience and evaluation. Job Type: Full-time Salary: Starting from S/.2,700\.00 per month Application Question(s): * Do you have experience as a Blasting Assistant, Blasting Helper, Blasting Operator, or similar position? * Do you have experience in surface or underground blasting? * Do you have basic knowledge of loading, initiation, and support for blasting activities? * Are you available to work under a 14x7 schedule? * Are you available to work at Pampa de Cobre Mining Company – Chapi Mine? * Do you have immediate availability? * Do you agree to employment under the MYPE regime? * Please indicate your monthly salary expectation. Work Location: On-site employment