Blast Helper –Fly In Fly Out Gahcho Kué Mine, NWT– Contract to February 2027
Core
Operate large rotary or percussion/hammer drills to support drilling and blasting requirements in an open-pit mining environment.
Role type
Surface mining equipment operator (drill & blast)
Builds
Diamond ore extraction via drilling and blasting
Domain
Mining (Diamond)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Operation of large rotary or percussion/hammer drills, Adherence to explosives regulations, Equipment safety inspection, Open-pit mining experience, Surface mining qualification
Preferred skills
Fast-paced environment adaptability, Cross-cultural collaboration
Technologies
Rotary drills, Percussion/hammer drills
Responsibilities
Support all drilling and blasting requirements, Maintain safe housekeeping of work-areas, Follow all explosives regulations and site procedures, Conduct daily safety checks and inspections of equipment before operating
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC