As the Lead Blaster, you will lead blast crew in quarry blasting operations throughout the province. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of each blast site.
Who We Are
Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia, and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.
Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.
Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian-based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.
What You’ll Do
As the Lead Blaster, you will lead blast crew in quarry blasting operations throughout the province. You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of each blast site. Other duties will include
To provide supervision to all blast site assigned employees.To conduct blast site hazard assessments to ensure the blast site is a safe work environment for all involved.Communicate all relevant information to the blast crew, including a review of the hazard assessment through the safety tailgate meeting.Assist Surveyor in Shot layout, recording hole depths and backfilling to grade.Collect and assess drill logs to adjust hole loads.Evaluate face profiles to adjust hole loads.Ensure that all equipment to be used in that operation is in good operating condition, including vehicles used for delivery of explosives products.Ensure that all regulations, both federally (TDG, Explosives Act, Bulk Regulations, WHIMIS) and provincially (Blasting Safety and OH&S Regulations) are adhered to by all personnel on your crew.Maintain an accurate and up-to-date inventory of all products (explosive and non-explosive).Ensuring that company policies, safe work practices, hazard analysis, and standard operating procedures are up-to-date and followed by crew members.
What We’re Looking For:
Completion of high school (Grade 12) or equivalent preferred Provincial Blasting License Class I or II (NS or NB) or able to acquire based on experience.Basic computer skills and an ability to communicate effectively in the terminology related to the field in the form of verbal and written reports.Ability to repeatedly handle 25 kilogram units.Class 5 Drivers License. Class 3 with air brakes considered an assetPositive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player
What We Offer:
Paid vacation time + paid holidaysHealth Care + Life insurance + AD&DRRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment)Employee Assistance ProgramGenerous paid parental leaveFriendly and supportive coworkers
Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere
Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward
Think Customer. Everyone. Every day
Treat the Business as our Own
Care for the Community & our Environment
Challenge & Improve the Status Quo
Deliver on our Promises
Women, veterans, members of First Nations, indigenous people, and Métis are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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