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Assistant, Blaster at First Quantum Minerals - ApplyBlast

Assistant, Blaster

First Quantum Minerals

3 months ago

4.0 on Glassdoor

Solwezi, Zambia

Onsite

Full Time

Executive

0 applicants

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About this role

A Surface Mining Blaster at First Quantum ensures the safe, efficient, and productive loading of blast holes in surface mining operations. The role involves determining blast patterns, assembling primer charges, loading explosives, and managing blast hole detonations while adhering to strict safety and environmental regulations. This position requires direct oversight of loading processes and coordination with assistants to maintain compliance with site policies and mining standards.

Responsibilities

Load and detonate explosives in blast holes safely
Determine blast hole depth and diameter based on diagrams
Assemble primer charges with detonators and fuses
Manage explosive inventory and magazine audits
Report hazards and maintain safety procedures

Skills

Qualifications

Grade 12Blasting LicenseZAQA Certificate

About First Quantum Minerals

first-quantum.com

Headquarters

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Size

10001+ employees

Founded

1983

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First Quantum Minerals is a global copper mining company operating long-life mines across five continents, employing approximately 14,500 people. The company extracts copper, nickel, and other metals, focusing on materials vital to modern society including the global green energy transition. First Quantum builds and operates its own mining projects and pursues a sustainability program spanning environmental and community initiatives in the regions where it operates.