Miner Stope Blasting
Core
Undertaking stope blasting activities within the Underground Production Team to safely and efficiently achieve departmental targets.
Role type
Miner Stope Blasting Operator
Builds
Production blast holes for underground hard rock mining
Domain
Mining (Underground Hard Rock)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Stope blasting, Drill and Blast support, Hole preparation and charging, Pre and post blast checks, Relief coverage operation (ITs, loaders, drill rigs, magazine keeping), Continuous improvement initiatives
Preferred skills
Previous experience working with explosives
Technologies
ITs, loaders, production drill rigs
Responsibilities
Supporting safe and productive Drill and Blast activities, Preparation and charging of production blast holes, Pre and post blast checks of production firings, Supporting operational requirements through relief coverage in other positions, Contributing continuous improvement initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC