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UNDERGROUND MINE BLASTER
Vulcan Materials Company, the national leader in the construction aggregates industry has an immediate opening for an Underground Blaster at its Franklin, TN location.
This position is responsible for the safe and efficient underground blasting for the Franklin, TN Facility. The job requires working closely with Geology, Plant Managers and the Quarry Supervisor in scheduling shots, determining drilling lay-out, loading of shots and determining overall best/most efficient U/G drilling and blasting methodology. The position requires effectively following company drilling and blasting standards as well as all safety procedures. Schedules explosive deliveries through suppliers and effectively loads and initiates blasts. Reviews blasts with Plant Manager after each event and discusses opportunities for improvement. This position will also perform other duties such as scaling, etc.
Minimum Qualifications include:
- Underground Mining/Blasting experience with 5-Years
overall underground blasting,
shot design and lay-out experience
- Must hold a current
State of Tennessee
blasting license and be able to obtain
an
ATF Employee Possessor Clearance
- Good communication skills
- Computer skills are also required
Vulcan offers an outstanding and comprehensive salary and benefits package. Interested candidates should apply at the Franklin Facility ( 1001 Downs Blvd., Franklin, TN 37064) or at www.vulcanmaterials.com
Vulcan is an Equal Opportunity Employer M\F\V\D
Blasting Engineers: Australian based, Great Pay,
Australian Permanent Residence Sponsorship!
Our client is one of the leading mining services company in the world, with operations in Australia, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America and Latin America. Our client works with customers across the extraction sector, including open cut coal, open cut metal, underground mining, quarrying and construction. They seek to be among the best performers internationally in safety, health and environment.
In order to meet unprecedented demand, they are seeking experienced, safety conscious and commercially focused blasting engineers to provide mine services to the leading mining companies in the world.
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Utlising your technical and operational expertise to provide specialist blasting services to internal and external clients.
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Directing the drill and blast processes at client sites across Australia.
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Increasing revenues by implementing strategies to assist the integration of technical capabilities aligned with business and client values.
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Auditing of drill and blast functions and subsequent analysis facilitating benchmarking comparisons against comparable conditions.
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Proficiency in recording and interpreting financial data to diagnose business conditions and provide performance data to respective business units.
Essential Requirements:
Operational mining experience in a drill and blast position.
Tertiary qualifications in an engineering discipline.
(Bachelor Degree (4 years) and membership of appropriate
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professional body)
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Blasters certificates or licenses is desirable, experience is essential
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Computer literacy in mining software for the purpose of blast
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engineering design and cost analysis.
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Technical and analytical skills in the application of explosives,
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productivity and efficiency of operations.
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Experience in the management of drilling, blasting and design
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operations.
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Knowledge of emulsion products and open cut blasting techniques.
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For these opportunities, our client is offering a variety of opportunities at sites close to the operations of our customer. Some roles are on a FIFO roster whilst others are residential.
A highly competitive compensation package and career advancement opportunities are on offer. This is an Employer Sponsored Position and Australian Permanent Residence is available!
These positions are open to US citizens . Some restrictions may apply.
Interested? Please email John Corbett at jcorbett@peoplesolutions.org
You can also call John (in Hong Kong) on +852 62591434
STOCKPILE RESERVES L.L.C.
LICENSED BLASTER WANTED
LOCATION: LOVELOCK, NEVADA
We are
looking for a licensed under ground blaster.
One to five times per week.
Must have all ATF requirements. We are starting underground blasting antimony.
CONTACT
Telephone: 775.273.7395
Fax: 775.979.9005
Email: m i n e 2 d i n @ y a h o o . c o m
LICENSED BLASTER WANTED
LOCATION: MC COOK, ILLINOIS
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Blaster will conduct surface production blasting operations within Vulcan Materials Midwest Division. The successful candidate will have the responsibility of conducting blasting operations in a safe and efficient manner. The candidate will interface closely with the Regional Drilling and Blasting Manager to ensure safety and optimization of blasting operations. The candidate will also participate within monthly safety meetings as well as monthly blast performance/ optimization meetings. The position also requires the ability to communicate technical expertise to operations personnel as necessary to ensure that the drilling and blasting program adheres to internal standards and is continually optimized.
Required Skills
- Minimum 10 years experience as a blaster within
the surface aggregate industry.
- Must pass BATFE requirements.
- Experience with electronic blasting systems and non electric systems.
- Experience with bulk emulsions namely gassed products.
- Experience of safety systems utilized during pumping of bulk products.
- Experience conducting development blasting applications.
- Experience with drilling operations.
- Experience and understanding of seismograph operations.
- Experience and understanding of overall blast design and safety procedures of
blasting & drilling operations.
- Knowledge of mine drilling and blasting standards, production techniques and
equipment, safety and environmental regulations
(MSHA and OSHA).
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to plan effectively.
- Ability to operate a GPS.
- Ability to operate survey equipment such as a laser profile and bore track
instrument.
- Must represent VMC in a professional manner to all customers, vendors, and
internal personnel.
-Use of telephone, computers, cell phones and other electronic devices is
essential.
-Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and to stand and walk for long periods
of time.
-Must have the ability to drive a pick-up truck on a daily basis.
-Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology.
-Ability to work in a very stressful, deadline oriented environment that
requires complex, technical information and decision making.
-Must be able to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
For additional job openings at Vulcan, please visit:
http://www.vulcanmaterials.com/employ.asp?content=cmco
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(SOURCE: http://www.vulcanmaterials.com )