Technical Application Specialist – Underground Mining

Zohorecruit; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Technical Application Specialist for underground mining operations in Greater Sudbury. The role focuses on introducing, testing, and adopting advanced mining technologies at customer sites, with a strong emphasis on safe, compliant deployment.

The successful candidate will work closely with mine-site personnel, engineering, and operations to ensure smooth commissioning, training, and ongoing support during trials and full implementation, leveraging deep blasting and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of mining experience.
• At least 3 years as long-hole loader and/or development miner.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Strong underground mining and blasting exposure.
• Ability to work independently on customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical implementation projects at underground customer sites.
• Support commissioning, testing, trials and first-use implementation.
• Act as on-site technical specialist during technology introductions.
• Develop and optimise application methodologies and testing parameters.
• Train mine personnel in correct product application and procedures.
• Provide technical and operational support during product trials.

Skills

Technical problem solving

Customer interaction

Independent work

Training personnel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Underground Common Core certification

Tools

Blast Rock certification/training

Utility Vehicle certification

Job description

Technical Application Specialist – Underground Mining

Greater Sudbury (New Sudbury), Canada | Posted on 09/22/2026

Job Description

Technical Application Specialist – Underground Mining

Location: Canada – customer mining operations

Industry: Mining / Explosives / Underground Operations

Employment: Permanent

Role Overview

Our client, an international mining technology and explosives organisation, is looking for an experienced Technical Application Specialist to support the introduction, testing and adoption of specialised mining technologies across underground mining operations.

This is a strongly site-based technical role suited to someone who understands underground production, charging and blasting but can also work directly with customers during technology trials, commissioning and operational implementation.

The position will act as a link between mine-site personnel, technical teams, engineering and operations to ensure new technologies are introduced safely and successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical implementation projects at underground customer sites.
• Support commissioning, testing, trials and first-use implementation of explosive technologies.
• Act as the on-site technical specialist during technology introductions.
• Develop and optimise application methodologies and testing parameters.
• Train mine personnel in correct product application and operational procedures.
• Provide technical and operational support during product trials.
• Conduct underground charging and production blasting activities where required.
• Prepare development rounds and long-hole stopes for charging.
• Operate electronic blasting systems and associated underground equipment.
• Read and interpret mine plans, blast plans and underground layouts.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify operational defects.
• Maintain strong working relationships with mine-site customers.
• Mentor and support less experienced operational personnel.
• Ensure compliance with explosives legislation, underground mining regulations and site safety requirements.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Relevant Underground Common Core certification.
• Blast Rock certification/training.
• Utility Vehicle certification.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Minimum 5 years' mining experience.
• At least 3 years' experience as a long-hole loader and/or development miner.
• Strong underground mining and blasting exposure.
• Good understanding of mining explosives and associated technical services.
• Ability to work independently on customer sites.

Advantageous

• Heavy machinery operating experience.
• Previous exposure to technical product trials, commissioning or new mining technology implementation.

Ideal Candidate

This role will particularly suit an underground miner or blasting specialist who has developed beyond pure production work and enjoys technical problem solving, customer interaction and implementing new technology underground.