Driller/Blaster Assistant - LG Everist : Job Details

Driller / Blaster AssistantJob DescriptionDepartment: QuarryReports to: Plant ManagerEffective Date: 01/21/2025Job Summary:The Driller/Blaster Assistant is responsible for assisting with the operation of a rock drill in a safe and environmentally proficient manner, also assists laying out drilling patterns, loading, and initiating explosives as trained.Supervisory Responsibilities:Does not have any direct reports.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:• Perform the physical duties of the work in all types of weather conditions.• Safely and efficiently operate other equipment such as skid steer.• Following instructions or diagrams, lay out drill pattern and determine depth and diameter of blast holes.• Drive and operate tracked or truck-mounted rotary drilling, air-track or other drilling machines to bore large blast holes to specified depths at staked positions in agreed locations.• Measure location and stake out pattern of holes to be drilled.• Ensure that all equipment, rigs and associated products (couplings/rods etc) are used to their maximum potential, while ensuring their sustainability.• Conduct field tests to determine type and quantity of explosives required.• Assemble primer charges using appropriately selected detonators, fuses, detonating cords and other materials.• Load explosives in blast holes as required using equipment or by hand.• Connect electrical wires, detonating cords or fuses into series and connect series to blasting machines; control and activate detonator mechanisms.• Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories in accordance with industry procedures, criteria and regulations, ensuring maximum safety.• Perform minor servicing and maintenance on drill as needed, using ladders to access platforms and landings.• Able to work longer hours in the summer + - 11 hrs. day including some Saturdays.Required Skills/Abilities: • High attention to detail.• Good work attendance.• Display good communication skills including the ability to understand and follow verbal and written direction and instructions.• Learn a variety of work skills associated with drill maintenance and repairs.• Learn the drilling and blasting process.• Safely and efficiently use a variety of hand and power tools.• Read, understand and follow safety rules and regulations and procedures.• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.• Must be able to pass a background check.Education and Experience:• High School diploma or GED.• Valid Driver's license required.• Past experience in this field a plus.Physical Requirements: • Ability to stand, squat, bend, walk for long durations.• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.• Ability to tolerate working outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions.• Ability to walk on uneven surfaces.• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.