Seismic Blaster - Shooter

Seismic Works; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading seismic industry provider in Calgary seeks a Shooter/Blaster with 3 to 5 years of seismic acquisition experience. This role focuses on the correct detonation of explosive charges and requires a valid blasting certificate, driver's license, and quad certification. Responsibilities include the operation and monitoring of seismic blasting equipment and training assistants. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and willing to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in seismic acquisition.
• At least six months of on-the-job experience as a Shooter or Drillers Helper.
• Ability to train and monitor shooter’s helpers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the correct detonation of all pre-loaded explosive charges.
• Organize, operate, and monitor all seismic blasting equipment and explosives.
• Assist the line crew as requested by senior personnel.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Organization

Monitoring skills

Education

Valid blasting certificate

Driver's license

Quad certification

Job description

Seismic Works is a leading provider of recruiting and job placement services for the Seismic Industry. Our staff has several years experience with seismic operations and recruiting. Our goal is to be the link between job seekers and employers in North America and Worldwide. We want to enhance job seekers’ opportunities to advance their careers in the seismic industry and at the same time ensure employers have the opportunity to connect with experienced, qualified personnel.

Job Description

As a shooter/blaster you will have a minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in seismic acquisition; minimum six (6) months of on-the-job experience as a Shooter or Drillers Helper within the past 36 months immediately preceding the date of application. As a shooter/blaster, you will ensure the correct location of, and detonation of all pre-loaded explosive charges. Pre-loaded explosives are connected to the seismic recording equipment by the Shooter and then detonated by the Observer in the recorder (aka doghouse). You will use your well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with the Observers. You are responsible for the organization, operation and monitoring of all seismic blasting equipment and explosives as well as being responsible for training and monitoring shooter’s helpers. You must possess a valid blasting certificate, driver’s license and quad certification and may also be required to assist the line crew, as requested by senior personnel. The Shooter reports directly to the Observer. **You must be legally entitled to work in the region applying for and willing to travel.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.