TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Description

Position Summary: Ensure technical assistance in blasting and lead Enaex product blasting tests, guaranteeing contractual compliance and process optimization. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead the execution of Enaex product blasting tests. 2. Design, planning, and execution of underground blasting. 3. Vibration analysis and slope control. Mission or Objective: Ensure field implementation of technical assistance tasks related to the blasting process 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 of consumables and raw materials and report requirements in coordination with the 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. * Control explosive quality (density, bulking, 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 an optimal power factor. * Provide technical advice 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 design and simulation software: QED, JK SIM BLAST. * Cost analysis, mine-to-mill process. * Vibration analysis and slope control. * Driver's license AIIb desirable. * Experience in underground mining