Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Read instructions or diagrams, lay out drill pattern and determine depth and diameter of blast holes and conduct field tests to determine type and quantity of explosives required.
• Mark pattern of drill holes or issues drilling instructions for depth and placement of blast holes.
• Assemble primer charges using selected detonators, fuses, detonating cords and other materials.
• Load explosives in blast holes by hand or direct movement of bulk explosives trucks to load holes.
• Connect electrical wires, detonating cords or fuses into series and connect series to blasting machines; press handle or button to detonate charges.
• Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories in accordance with regulations and ensure that safety procedures are observed.
• May operate air-track, rotary, down-the-hole or other drilling machines to drill blast holes or may direct drilling of blast holes.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor, Drilling & Blasting from time to time.