BME Mining Canada Inc has four vacancies for Underground Long Hole Explosive Loaders. The head office is located at Hwy 17, Nairn Centre, ON P0M 2L0 but the work will be completed in underground mines in Timmins and Sudbury areas.
Duties
- Reading and interpreting blast layouts and using bulk and packaged explosives.
- Cleaning holes and preparing for blasts.
- Laying out detonators and boosters.
- Stemming of holes.
- tying in blasts using non-electric and Electronic Initiation systems
- Loading long-hole blasts as per engineered print.
- Able to program and troubleshoot electronic detonators.
- Safely and efficiently operate Loading Equipment.
- Contribute to and establish effective workplace relationships; and
- Any other duties as directed by the line manager/supervisor.
Education
· Minimum qualification: Grade 12 Diploma
· WHMIS
· Musty have common core certification or compete is within 12 months after starting to work.
Experience
- Strong safety focus.
- Self-motivated ability to work alone.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently.
- Preferred candidate will possess previous experience with long-hole loading.
- Preferred candidates will be proficient in underground long-hole loading and blasting operations.
· Candidate must demonstrate the skills to prepare for long-hole blasts following loading prints, selecting blasting agents, operating loading equipment, loading holes, determining firing sequence, blasting the face, and performing other duties as required and assigned by the supervisor.
· Physically fit, dependable, and energetic with sober habits.
· Proven written and verbal communication skills.
· No criminal record
Wages & Benefits
• $39 – $45 per hour
• Medical Benefits
How to Apply
Please send the following four items to bmeminingjobs@gmail.com
• Resume
• Three references (name and phone numbers) if you worked at 3 locations. If you worked at 2 locations, provide 2 references and if you only worked at 1 location, provide 1 reference. If you have no working experience provide a reference from your high school, college of university.
• Please navigate to the documents named “Process Safety Management for Explosives and Pyrotechnics Manufacturing” issued by U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration available here https://www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/OSHA3912.pdf In your cover letter explain what you believe is the most important issue in this manual and explain
• A motivation letter in which you explain why you would be a suitable applicant
This is also a test to determine if you can follow instructions. Only applicants that follow these instructions will be considered.