Underground Technical Assistant

Description

Position Summary: Ensure technical assistance in blasting operations and lead Enaex product blasting tests, guaranteeing contractual compliance and process optimization. Key Highlights: 1. Lead blasting test execution and process optimization. 2. Analyze and integrate technical information to achieve optimal power factor. 3. Provide technical advisory to the client for efficient execution. Mission or Objective: Ensure field implementation of technical assistance tasks related to blasting operations to fulfill the contract established with the client and lead the execution of Enaex product blasting tests. Responsibilities: * Verify blasting protocols and procedures to ensure adherence to safety guidelines. * Record inventory levels of consumables and raw materials and report requirements in coordination with the explosives magazine administrator. * Perform design and simulation using specialized software, considering indicators to determine the power factor. * Review priming, tie-in diagrams, detonator placement, loading, and stemming to ensure optimal blasting conditions. * Monitor explosive quality (density, fluffiness, etc.). * Conduct technical measurements (vibrations, VOD, fragmentation) using software and equipment such as microtrap, seismograph, and high-speed camera. * Analyze and integrate technical information to generate a blast with optimal power factor. * Provide technical advisory to the client according to blasting protocols to ensure efficient execution. * Coordinate with the client the presentation of charge and tie-in design proposals**.** * Prepare consolidated reports (weekly, monthly, or as required). * Ensure compliance with the charge design submitted to the client, in coordination with the blasting supervisor. Requirements * Minimum 5 years of experience in blasting processes. * 3 years in this position. * Mining Engineering or related degree. * Design, planning, and execution of underground blasting. * Proficiency in blasting design and simulation software: QED, JK SIM BLAST. * Cost analysis, mine-to-mill process analysis. * Vibration analysis and slope stability control. * Driver's license AIIb is desirable. * Experience in underground mining.