BLASTING SUPERVISORY TECHNICIAN

Description

Position Summary: Supervises and coordinates blasting operations, ensuring compliance with protocols, quality standards, and efficient use of resources, while guiding the field team. Key Highlights: 1. Leadership in blasting and rock breaking operations. 2. Management of safety and quality protocols for blasting. 3. Experience with electronic detonators and explosives. **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 status of equipment, electronic detonators, and availability of human resources to ensure efficient blasting operations in accordance with Enaex standards. * Program electronic detonators using the designated 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 status of equipment, electronic detonators, and availability of human resources to ensure efficient blasting operations in accordance with Enaex standards. * Program electronic detonators using the designated 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 deviate from borehole loading protocols or involve unsafe behaviors. **Requirements:** * Four years of experience in blasting operations. * Knowledge of explosive types and properties is desirable. * Three years of experience leading rock breaking processes is desirable. * Certification in electronic detonator programming systems is desirable. * Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mining Engineering