Surface Mining Driller

Are you looking for a growing career in the mining industry and have interest in joining a dynamic team? Look no further as **Technica Mining** has the opportunity for you!
Technica Mining is a premiere mining contractor who specializes in all aspects of mining including, construction, development, production, shaft, surface drilling &
blasting, electrical, industrial mechanical work and more. Technica is committed to the welfare of all stakeholders and believes everyone has the right to a healthy and safe work environment. The health and safety of employees, clients and the community are the organization’s most important tasks and must always be the main consideration in every action we take. Our culture embraces “safety as a way of being” and every employee at Technica Mining has a part in ensuring health, safe and enjoyable workplace.
Currently, we are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a **Surface Driller** with our Surface Mining Division in **Sudbury, Ontario**. The key responsibilities of the Surface Driller include but not limited to:
- Performing pre-operational inspections and ensuring safe operation of drilling equipment.
- Inspecting existing work locations according to work procedures and company policies within a safety conscious environment.
- Coordinating the sequence of events leading to a blast, laying pattern, gathering powder, loading holes, understanding capping and timing sequence.
- Identifying potential process issues, complete blast reports and explosive delivery processes.
- Executing Surface Drilling and Blasting operations with mínimal supervision from the site foreman.
- Reporting any safety concerns or unsafe conditions.
**Qualifications**
- Fully accredited in Surface Mining Common Core Program (#770210)
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in Surface Mining
- Highly proficient in Surface Drilling and Blasting processes
- Committed to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment
- Willing and able to undergo pre-employment testing as a condition of employment
- Must be willing to work at any of Technica Mining's work sites
- Valid driver's license
**Shift schedule includes**:
- 5 on/2 off (day shift)
Technica Mining offers a comprehensive compensation package including a company matched pension plan, as well as competitive health, dental, life and disability benefits, plus ongoing development and training.
**How to Apply**:
Technica Mining
225 Fielding Road, Lively, ON P3Y 1L8
Fax:
705-692-4310
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
**Job Types**:
Full-time, Permanent
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid Surface Mining Common Core (770210)?
- Do you have a valid Transportation of Dangerous Goods accreditation?
**Experience**:
- surface mining:
5 years (preferred)
Work Location:
One location