Mining Technician – Drilling and Blasting

Dhilmar; Rouyn-Noranda; Híbrido; CAD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dhilmar is seeking a Mine Design and Blasting Specialist for its underground operations. The role focuses on designing production stopes and blasting sequences, while coordinating field follow-ups and plan preparation.

You will analyze data to support operational decisions and ensure adherence to safety standards. Successful candidates will have a DEC in Mining Operations or Mineral Technology, at least five years of underground experience, and proficiency with Deswik and MS Office; bilingual

Formación

• College diploma (DEC) in Mining Operations or Mineral Technology.
• Minimum 5 years of underground mining experience.
• General Explosives Permit.
• Deswik and MS Office proficiency.
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor drilling and blasting activities across work areas.
• Design drilling patterns and blasting sequences for production stopes.
• Prepare drilling, blasting, and mucking plans and barricade specs.
• Conduct dilution and ore recovery analyses to optimize stopes.
• Perform field quality control inspections and review drill-hole deviations.
• Comply with regulations, policies, and health and safety standards.
• Perform other duties related to the position.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Educación

DEC in Mining Operations or Mineral Technology

Herramientas

Deswik

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

About the role

Reporting to the Mine Engineering Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for designing production stopes related to long-hole drilling and blasting activities. The role also involves conducting field follow-ups, preparing layouts and plans, compiling data, and contributing to operational decision-making.

Essential Duties

• Monitor various work areas with respect to drilling and blasting activities.
• Design drilling patterns and blasting sequences for production stopes.
• Prepare drilling, blasting, and mucking plans, as well as specifications for barricades and access restriction systems.
• Ensure drilling and blasting best practices are followed to control dilution and maximize ore recovery. Conduct dilution and recovery analyses for production stopes.
• Perform field quality control inspections of drilling operations and analyze drill-hole deviations.
• Comply with, understand, and promote company regulations and policies, particularly those related to health and safety.
• Perform all other duties related to the position.

Training & Experience

• College diploma (DEC) in Mining Operations or Mineral Technology.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in an underground mining environment.
• Practical experience in drilling and blasting is considered an asset.
• Completion of Mining Modules 1 to 5 and 7.
• Valid General Explosives Permit.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Deswik and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset.

Skills and Competencies

• Teamwork in a multicultural environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Working Conditions

• Eleonore mine site (fly-in, fly-out from Montreal, Chibougamau, Matagami, Rouyn-Noranda, Val D'Or and Wemindji)
• Schedule: 14 working days followed by 14 days off