Role Title:

Drill and Blast Supervisor

Reports to:

Drill and Blast Superintendent

Job Type:

Full-time Regular

Location:

Helvetia, AZ

Purpose of Role:

Reporting directly to the Drill and Blast Superintendent, the Drill and Blast Supervisor provides coordination and direct supervision of field activities. This role is responsible for ensuring that all drilling, loading, and blasting activities are performed safely, to technical design, and in compliance with regulatory standards to meet the production needs of the Mine Operations department.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Direct Supervision: Provide site wide coordination for the drilling program and supervision of drillers and blast crews to ensure project efficiency and pattern adherence.

• Pattern Quality Control: Oversee the execution of drill patterns, ensuring all holes are drilled to the correct depth, angle, and location as specified by design.

• Blast Performance: Lead the loading and tie-in process of explosives to ensure optimal fragmentation and wall stability while minimizing vibration and overpressure.

• Operational Readiness: Ensure mine-site assets, specifically drill rigs and blasting equipment, are maintained and ready for scheduled operations.

• Field Design Support: Support the creation of detailed blast designs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

• Education: Degree or Diploma from a Community College or University in Engineering, Technical, or Trades discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in drilling and blasting activities in an open pit environment.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and grow a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment.
• Safety Excellence: Deep familiarity with MSHA regulations (current MSHA preferred). Ability to obtain Employee Possessor status
• Proficiency: Strong grasp of drill patterns, initiation systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of drill pattern design and drilling sequence
• Knowledge of electronic and non-el initiation systems
• Knowledge of clearing and blocking procedures
• Knowledge of loading practices for ANFO and Emulsion products

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Other Requirements:

Physical - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.

Employee must be able to prove that they have a current and valid driver's license.