Senior Rock Driller & Mine Construction Specialist

01701 Frontier-Kemper Const Inc; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier-Kemper Construction Inc is seeking a Rock Driller to operate rock drills, position holes per blast plan, and load blast holes with explosives. The role requires adherence to blasting safety, PPE, and site protocols in a mining-like construction environment.

Responsibilities include pre- and post-blast tasks, mucking preparation, roof and rib support installation, and assisting in the blasting circuit. Equal opportunity employer. On-site work in US-based sites.

Qualifications

• Experience drilling rock for blasting operations in mining or construction.
• Knowledge of blast-hole planning and hole alignment.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and use PPE correctly.

Responsibilities

• Drill holes in rock according to the blast-hole plan.
• Operate hand-held or machine-mounted rock drills.
• Load blast holes with appropriate explosives and primers.
• Perform pre-blasting and post-blasting tasks and site prep.
• Assist in mucking, ventilation, and control of blasting to ensure safety.
• Install temporary and permanent roof and rib supports as required.
• Contribute to blasting circuit completion and project duties as needed.

Skills

Rock drilling

Explosives handling

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Job description

Frontier-Kemper Construction Inc is seeking a Rock Driller to operate rock drills, position holes per blast plan, and load blast holes with explosives. The role requires adherence to blasting safety, PPE, and site protocols in a mining-like construction environment.

Responsibilities include pre- and post-blast tasks, mucking preparation, roof and rib support installation, and assisting in the blasting circuit. Equal opportunity employer. On-site work in US-based sites.