Operator, HEO2

Blasters fill blast holes with explosives and detonate explosives to dislodge, ore, and rock. They work for mining, quarrying, construction companies, and drilling and blasting contractors. Blasters work mainly outdoors, sometimes in remote locations, load explosives in blast holes by hand. Handle, store and transport explosives and accessories with regulation and ensure that safety procedures are observed. Cleaning equipment and assisting in activities in a safe and friendly environment.

Key Role Objectives

• Carry out rock removal work using explosives.
• Rigorously apply and follow safety rules and instructions.
• Handle explosives and set off blasts to fragment rock.
• Apply practices that comply with companies policies and procedures as well as regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Connect charges with selected detonators, primers, detonator wires and other materials.
• Handle and store explosives and accessories in accordance with regulations and ensure that safety measures are observed.
• Complete blasting reports, inventory records and other appropriate documentation.
• Work closely with technical and operational team members.
• Perform all other tasks related to the position.
  
  

Qualifications

• Professional training in drilling and blasting, or other training in an equivalent or related field.
• Recognized Blaster certification.
• Significant experience of two (2) to (5) years in the field.
• A valid driver's license.
  
  

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently in a results-oriented environment
• Experience working with people from different cultures and knowledge of the unique challenges and opportunities presented to those lining in the North are assets
• Ability to work with different cultures
  
  

Attributes

• Ability to maintain standards of conduct and possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Demonstrate a dedication to the company and the position
• Demonstrate sound work ethics and be committed to safety
• Display maturity, be self-motivated, disciplined and understand the necessity for confidentiality in all business and personal matters
  
  

Physical Demands And Requirements

The Blaster will work in an open pit/waste dump atmosphere setting (approximately 80 percent of the time) outdoors. The incumbent must be able to

• lift and carry loads up to 20 kg in weight
• operate a vehicle typically requiring a Class 5 license
• work in a location that is over 30 minutes from a hospital
• sit for over 60 consecutive minutes
• stand for over 60 consecutive minutes with little or no walking
• concentrate for over 60 consecutive minutes
• Stay alert during periods of inactivity that can extend for more than 60 minutes
• work in environmental extremes (e.g., very cold or variable weather) for over 60 consecutive minutes
• exert self physically quite often
• listen for quiet sounds
• hear something over background noise
• perceive fine visual detail and differences in colour
• frequently use peripheral vision
• make fine movements with one’s fingers (e.g., when manipulating or assembling small objects with precision tools)
  
  

Rotation

The incumbent will work a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off rotation. Personal Protective Equipment required includes (but is not limited to) hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, coveralls, rain wear, parka, winter survival pants, steel toed rubber boots, waterproof work gloves, winter and summer steel-toed boots and work gloves.

À propos de Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto est un chef de file mondial du secteur des sociétés minières et des matériaux. Nous sommes établis dans 35 pays où nous produisons du minerai de fer, du cuivre, de l’aluminium, des minéraux critiques et d’autres matériaux nécessaires à la transition énergétique mondiale et à la prospérité des personnes, des communautés et des nations.

Nous exerçons nos activités depuis 150 ans, en nous appuyant sur les connaissances accumulées au fil des générations et sur les différents continents. Notre mission – trouver de meilleures façons de fournir les matériaux dont le monde a besoin – nous guide dans notre quête d’innovation et d’amélioration continue, dans le but de fabriquer des produits à faibles émissions et répondant aux bonnes normes environnementales, sociales et de gouvernance. Mais comme nous ne pouvons pas y arriver seuls, nous nous attachons à créer des partenariats nous permettant de résoudre des problèmes, de créer des situations mutuellement avantageuses et de saisir des occasions.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Chaque voix compte

Nous sommes déterminés à créer un milieu inclusif où les employés se sentent à l’aise d’être eux-mêmes. Nous souhaitons de plus que chacun ait l’impression que sa voix compte, que toutes les cultures sont respectées et que les points de vue, aussi variés soient-ils, sont non seulement bienvenus, mais également essentiels à notre succès. Nous nous traitons mutuellement avec équité et dignité, sans égard à la race, au genre, à la nationalité, à l’origine ethnique, à la religion, à l’âge, à l’orientation sexuelle ou à tout autre aspect distinctif.

Chez Rio Tinto, nous accueillons favorablement et encourageons les candidatures d’Autochtones, de femmes, de membres de la communauté LGBTQ2S+, de travailleurs âgés, de personnes handicapées et de représentants d’origines diverses.

Every Voice Matters

At Rio Tinto, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or anything else that makes us different.