Rock Drilling & Blasting Technician

tutorperini; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Tutor Perini on a U.S. site seeks a skilled rock drill operator to drill holes in rock for explosives and to operate hand-held or machine-mounted rock drills, following the blast-hole plan.

The role includes loading blast holes with explosives, primers and detonators, assisting in blasting circuits, and performing pre- and post-blast tasks such as equipment removal and relocating utilities.

Qualifications

• Drill holes according to blast-hole plan.
• Load and handle explosives including primers and detonators.
• Perform pre- and post-blasting tasks and equipment movements.

Responsibilities

• Drills holes in rock for placement of explosives.
• Operates hand held or machine mounted rock drills.
• Accurately positions, aligns and drills holes following blasting plan.
• Loads blast holes with explosives and primers/detonators.
• Assists in completing blasting circuit and related tasks.
• Pre-blasting and post-blasting duties including equipment removal and relocation.
• Installs roof and rib supports and handles mucking operations.

Skills

Rock drilling

Explosives handling

Blast-hole planning

Site mucking

Ventilation setup

Hoist signaling

Tools

Hand held rock drills

Machine mounted rock drills

Rock bolts installation tools

Job description

Tutor Perini on a U.S. site seeks a skilled rock drill operator to drill holes in rock for explosives and to operate hand-held or machine-mounted rock drills, following the blast-hole plan.

The role includes loading blast holes with explosives, primers and detonators, assisting in blasting circuits, and performing pre- and post-blast tasks such as equipment removal and relocating utilities.