Driller blaster

Responsibilities

• Ensure all MSHA regulations as well as all Graymont standards and best practices are followed by all on shift
• Perform all needed pre-shift examinations on all plant and mobile equipment involved in tasks each day
• Utilize the take 5 program daily
• Ensure the quarry roads and berms are maintained and in good condition by performing daily inspections
• Address and remedy safety concerns throughout the quarry to the extent of competency and capability
• Maintain a daily log of activities, equipment maintenance, and footage
• Perform lubrication, fuel and minor maintenance to equipment daily as needed
• Ensure that the quarry equipment and working areas are kept in a clean and orderly manner
• Work independently and safely to develop multiple benches and roads in the quarry
• Operate and maintain GPS for drill patterns and ore control
• Continue to develop quarry and drilling/blasting knowledge through training with the current drillers
• Maintain a daily log of activities, equipment maintenance, and footage
• Ensure that all daily and weekly clean-up duties are attended to prior to finishing shift
• Wash and clean assigned mobile equipment on a regular basis
• Cross train and become proficient on all mobile equipment for vacation coverage and quarry team efficiencies
• Rotate equipment usage so everyone remains proficient on all equipment
• Collect and process drill samples daily
• Safely handle explosives under supervision of lead driller/blaster
• Inspect the shot after blast
• Flagging of all shots using handheld GPS
• May be required to prepare and test quarry samples for analysis

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with strong interpersonal / people skills
• Mechanical aptitude with good troubleshooting skills
• Safety oriented in every aspect of the job
• Effective communications skills
• Team player, proactive with strong multi-tasking skills
• Self-starter with the ambition to improve overall plant atmosphere
• ATF certification required