TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Description

Position Summary: Ensure technical assistance in blasting operations and lead Enaex product blasting tests, guaranteeing contractual compliance and process optimization. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead blasting tests using Enaex products. 2. Perform blast design and simulation using specialized software. 3. Provide technical advisory to customers for efficient execution. Mission or Objective: Guarantee on-site technical assistance related to blasting processes to fulfill the contract established with the customer and lead blasting tests of Enaex products 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 blast design and simulation in specialized software, considering indicators to determine the power factor. * Review priming, tie-in diagrams, detonator placement, charging, and stemming to ensure optimal blasting conditions. * Control 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 an optimal power factor. * Provide technical advisory to customers according to blasting protocols to ensure efficient execution. * Coordinate with the customer the presentation of charge and tie-in design proposals**.** * Prepare consolidated reports (weekly, monthly, or as required). * Ensure compliance with the charge design presented to the customer 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 blast 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 preferred. * Experience in underground mining