Blaster

Who Are We?

SSR Mining Inc. is an intermediate gold company with assets located in the four jurisdictions including the USA, Türkiye, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets in the USA, Türkiye, and Canada.

SSR Mining is committed to delivering excellence through the contributions of our dedicated employees. With an industry-leading pipeline of projects, strong financial positioning, and talented employees, we aim to continue building on our strong foundation – we have high expectations for the future!

Job Description

General Objectives:

Reporting to the drill and blast supervisor, the blaster typically works a 4-day, 10-hour schedule. Schedule may change at times to accommodate the needs of mine operations. The blaster may load explosives in blast holes by hand, or direct a bulk explosives truck to load holes. The blaster will be responsible to tie-in the pattern by connecting electrical wires, detonating cords into series. The blaster is responsible for connecting to a blasting machine and for detonating the charges. The blaster partners with the contracted explosives company and the mine-site employees to coordinate the strategic support for the needs of the mine to operate in an effective, efficient and safe manner.

Key Areas Of Responsibilities & Duties

The key responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Create and maintain a strong safety culture
• Promote and consistently implement company safety policies
• Maintain detailed and accurate shift records
• Perform work area housekeeping duties
• Maintain a safe work area, free of any hazards
• Perform Field Level Risk Assessments
• Complete proper pre-op inspection on all equipment
• Properly place barricades delineating blast site
• Operate all equipment within the drill and blast patterns in a safe manner
• Perform all duties according to Marigold Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform other duties as required
  
  

Required Skills

• Clear understanding and willingness to observe and practice company standard operating procedures and policies
• Unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship, including immediately reporting and mitigating spills and other environmental impacts
• Must be able to communicate effectively, in English, using all standard forms of business communication
• Must be able to work in a team oriented environment in strenuous physical conditions outdoors
• Must be able to work professionally with other employees in all situations
• Must be able to work in diverse weather conditions
• Must be able to lift 30-50 lbs.
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• A strong safety background is required
• Overtime may be required at times due to workload needs
• Basic Math skills required
• Basic computer skills required
  
  

Required Experience

• Prior blasting experience preferred
• Experience with electronic initiation systems is preferred
• Experience with or the ability to learn blast design programs.
• Must have (or be able to pass) an Employee Possessor background check via BATFE.
  
  

SSR Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.