Blaster

NOTE: We can only respond to applicants whose current experience, industry and qualifications match the requirements of our principals/employers.

**Qualifications**:

- At least Trade Course Graduate
- Minimum 5 years experience

**Task Description**:

- Determines strength and pattern of blast required and charges and detonates explosives in surface or underground mine, pit, or quarry to fracture or separate stone or minerals from solid formations
- Studies formation to determine amount, type, and location of explosive charge required.
- Marks pattern of drill holes or issues drilling instructions for depth and placement of blast holes.
- Inserts, packs, or pours explosives, such as dynamite, ammonium nitrate, black powder, or slurries into blast holes and compacts charge, using tamping rod.
- Positions assembled primer and blasting cap in hole at depth that will cause most effective explosion.
- Connects electric wire to primer and covers charge or fills blast hole with clay, drill chips, sand, or other material.