At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct blasting operations safely and efficiently in quarry environments.
- Company: Join Dyno Nobel, a leader in the commercial explosives industry.
- Benefits: Enjoy paid vacation, health care, life insurance, and retirement plans.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career growth and skill development.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in the industry.
- Qualifications: Grade school diploma or trade education; blasting license preferred.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
The Blaster will conduct surface production blasting operations while adhering to Dyno Nobel and regulatory standards.
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.
What You’ll Do
As a Blaster, you will be a part of a blast crew in quarry blasting operations throughout New Brunswick. This position involves but is not limited to the following tasks:
- Conduct blast site hazard assessments to ensure the blast site is a safe work environment for all involved.
- To provide supervision to all blast site assigned employees.
- Take part in all blast site activities (priming charges, loading bulk products, stemming, hookup and initiation of the blast)
- Assist in shot design/layout and all preplanning activities.
- 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 instructions, hazard analysis, and standard are up-to-date and followed by crew members.
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum educational requirements: Grade school diploma, Trade related education or extensive experience in the related fields.
- 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.
- Good physical condition is required with the ability to repeatedly handle 25 kilogram units.
- Class 5 Drivers License. Class 3 with air brakes considered an asset.
What We Offer
- Paid vacation time + paid holidays
- Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D
- RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment)
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Blaster in Fredericton employer: Dyno Nobel Inc.
Dyno Nobel is an exceptional employer that prioritizes safety, innovation, and employee development within the commercial explosives industry. Located in a dynamic environment, we foster a culture of respect and recognition, offering comprehensive training programs and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to continuous improvement and community care makes Dyno Nobel a rewarding place to work for those seeking meaningful contributions in their careers.
