Drill and Blast Technician, Open Pit

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited

$80K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree in Mine Engineering or related field
  • 3-4 years of mining industry experience
  • 1 year of experience as a drill and blast technician
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Deswik software
  • Effective communicator with teams and supervisors
  • Experience in multicultural environments
  • Strong safety habits and situational awareness

Responsibilities

  • Create Drill & Blast layouts for open pits; potentially for underground mines
  • Perform regular inspections for compliance and execution quality
  • Track drilling and blasting performance data
  • Assist planners in short- and long-term drill & blast planning
  • Evaluate in-situ performance and adjust parameters
  • Collaborate with geology department for performance analysis
  • Provide mine operations with data to boost productivity

Benefits

  • 14 days on, followed by 14 days off work schedule
  • Complimentary onsite accommodations and meals
  • Charter flights provided to and from the mine site
  • Reimbursement for other travel expenses within Canada
Full Job Description
YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Drill and Blast Leader, you will work in close collaboration with your team members in the Engineering Department, as well as members of other departments. You will perform good engineering practices in terms of drill & blast design as well as end of period reporting. Your role also includes QA/QC compliance for all processes linked to the drilling and blasting operation and the general drill and blast procedures. You will ensure that the goals and objectives are achieved while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's culture, Health & Safety Code of Conduct and the environment.

  • Create Drill & Blast layouts for the Open pits mostly & potentially the Underground mine;


  • Perform regular inspections to ensure compliance and quality of execution;


  • Keep track of all the drilling and blasting performances through data reporting and databases;


  • Assist the Planners for short- and long-term planning of drill & blast activities;


  • Evaluate in-situ performance and adjust Drill & Blast parameters accordingly;


  • In collaboration with the Geology department, perform dilution, drilling, and blasting performance analysis.


  • Provide mine operations with different data & analysis that can help increase productivity and reduce costs


  • Provide explosives and blasting accessories estimates for the yearly Sealift order


WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

  • College's degree in Mine Engineering or similar field of expertise;


  • 3-4 years' experience in the mining industry;


  • 1 year experience as a drill and blast technician;


  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Deswik software;


  • Clear, respectful communicator across crews, supervisors, and technical teams;


  • Experience working in a multicultural environment;


  • Strong safety habits and situational awareness;


  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team;


  • Strong ability to communicate in English (Oral and written).


Note that the official working language at Meliadine is English.

Your Work Schedule:

  • Schedule: 14 days of work, followed by 14 days for transportation and rest; flights departing from Mirabel or Val d'Or, Quebec.


  • Accommodations and meals are provided on site at no cost to the employee. Agnico Eagle provides charter flights to and from the mine site and will accommodate to cover other travelling expenses according to your location of residence in Canada.

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