Blasting Supervisory Technician

Description

Job Summary: Responsible for supervising, verifying, and scheduling blasting operations, ensuring compliance with standards and efficient use of resources and raw materials. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead blasting operations and equipment management in the field. 2. Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols. 3. Program electronic detonators and control efficient use of products. **Responsibilities:** * Provide instructions to the field team regarding tasks to be performed in the blasting zone. * Submit requests for raw materials and supplies to inform the respective supervisor. * Inspect blasting operations before, during, and after execution to ensure compliance with established requirements. * Verify the condition of equipment, electronic detonators, and the availability of human resources to ensure efficient blasting operations in accordance with Enaex standards. * Program electronic detonators using equipment following established protocols. * Provide instructions to the field team regarding tasks to be performed in the blasting zone. * Submit requests for raw materials and supplies to inform the respective supervisor. * Inspect blasting operations before, during, and after execution to ensure compliance with established requirements. * Verify the condition of equipment, electronic detonators, and the availability of human resources to ensure efficient blasting operations in accordance with Enaex standards. * Program electronic detonators using equipment following established protocols. * Perform reconciliation of used accessories to control efficient product usage. * Verify primer quality, loading control, and borehole stemming to ensure proper blasting execution. * Compare borehole and pattern conditions against the corresponding tie-in plan to ensure correct blasting execution as specified. * Coordinate resource allocation with the supervisor for blasting execution. * Guide and correct actions that do not conform to borehole loading protocols or unsafe behaviors. **Requirements:** * Four years of experience in blasting operations. * Knowledge of types and properties of explosives is desirable. * Three years of experience leading blasting processes is desirable. * Certification in electronic detonator programming systems is desirable. * Bachelor's degree or graduate in Mining Engineering