Underground Charge Up / Development Blaster

About Barminco:   Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. is part of the Perenti Group, a diversified global mining services company originating in Australia. Barminco can offer you opportunities to take your career to the next level as one of the world's largest hard-rock underground mining companies, with operations in Canada and across the globe. The Perenti Group operates across a wide range of mining sectors and offers unique career progression opportunities.

We provide state of the art facilities, equipment, technology and opportunities to work on projects all over the world. At Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd., we are committed to fostering a culture that understands and values inclusion and diversity.

The Opportunity:  Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. has new exciting opportunities for an Underground Charge Up/ Development Blaster at the Red Chris Mine in northern British Columbia.  This role operates on a FIFO rotation of 14 days on / 14 days off.

Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, the Underground Charge Up/ Development Blaster is responsible for the proper handling, storing, transporting and use of explosives, performing the assigned tasks while meeting safety standards, targets and deadlines to maximize productivity and profitability.

Position Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Demonstrate commitment to adhere to all Mine site safety rules, procedures and regulations, while ensuring the safety of others

• Follow instructions or diagrams, depending on the drill pattern to determine explosives quantities and development face timing

• Assemble primer charges using selected non-electric detonators, detonating cords and other materials

• Load explosives in blast holes as required (using equipment or by hand)

• Operate and maintain main blasting wire/leads to surface blasting location

• Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories in accordance with standard procedures, legislation and regulations, ensuring maximum safety

• Ensure working area is safe for personnel and equipment to perform duties, including but not limited to, check scaling or rehabilitation, ensuring lanyards are in good order and used when required

• Ensure explosives day use, magazine and stock take logs are completed accurately and correctly

• Conduct pre blast and post blast re-entry inspections

• Ensure that equipment is used in accordance with training provided

• Ensure that the equipment used is maintained in good operating condition at all times

• Document reports detailing work performed, problems diagnosed, pre checks on all equipment and machinery used in the day and all other required shift paperwork

• Immediately report problems/failures that may impact the team, or the company, to your Shift Supervisor

• Maintain and demonstrate a professional and courteous relationship with employees, subcontractors, the client and all other personnel

• Practice good general housekeeping in the work area and equipment

• Understand and comply with all PPE requirements in work areas

• Other duties may be assigned by your Supervisor, as required

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency
• Preferred; 2-5 years’ experience in underground mining
• Preferred; 2 years’ experience in a Blaster role underground
• Possess and maintain current Blasters Ticket in British Columbia
  • Out of province equivalent will be considered
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License; manual transmission experience, preferred
• The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, cross-cultural environment with high degree of professionalism and self-motivation is essential
• Proven ability to recognize and follow verbal and written instructions
• Able to effectively prioritize workload to ensure deadlines are met
• Must have good radio etiquette and strong communications skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow
• Preferred; experience with Maclean blasters truck/basket. Experience with ANFO & emulsion blasting products

Work Conditions

• Ability to do shift camp work on a rotational basis (dayshift/nightshift), typically the rotations are 2 weeks on site (minimum 12-hour days), followed by 2 weeks off – working statutory holidays as they fall within the rotation 
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to communicate, sit, stand, walk, climb, reach, push/pull, manipulate objects and work in awkward positions
• Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required
• Extreme weather conditions
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to high

What we offer:  Barminco Mining Services Canada Ltd. can offer you a role where you will be challenged and valued for your skills and experience. You will also have the opportunity to develop and grow your career. 

We offer competitive wages, no-wait extended health and dental benefits, charter travel from various hubs, camp accommodations and meals.  We also offer a matching RRSP program after a 3-month waiting period.  The hourly rate for this position is $48.45 - $59.71 per hour.

NOTE: Selected candidates will have to successfully complete a pre-employment Fit for Duty medical which includes alcohol and drug screening.

Please tell us in your application, if you are a member of the Tahltan Nation.

Please include copies of your valid Trade Certifications and all other valid tickets you may have that are relevant to the role you are applying for.

We look forward to reviewing your application, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.