• Certified Blaster - Itafos

    Kiewit (Soda Springs, ID)


    Requisition ID: 177564

    Position Summary

    Kiewit Corporation is one of North America's largest and most respected construction, mining and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; water/wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit Mining Group is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation.

    Experience Level

    Skilled

    Primary Responsibilities and Duties

    • Perform and check blast design.

    • Perform all aspects of surface blasting to include but not limited to loading production holes and/or pre-split, stemming, delaying, detonation, and blast inspection.

    • Maintain accurate blasting inventory of all explosive supplies

    • Able to complete accurate shot reports

    • Maintain site security during blasting operations.

    • Operate equipment on smooth to extremely rough conditions

    • Conduct thorough pre and post shift safety inspections of mining equipment

    • Ability to perform work in a safe manner, while following best practices and in accordance with company policies

    • Perform other duties as required.

    Qualifications

    • May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in a related field.

    • Must possess working knowledge of skills and abilities for position.

    • Ability to understand, follow, and communicate written and oral instructions with management or supervision.

    • Ability to use hand tools, power tools and layout tools safe and efficiently.

     

    (Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license)

    Requirements

    • Able to meet all physical requirement

    • Able to work outdoor in all weather conditions

    • Ability to work rotating shifts

    • Able to possess or obtain a Explosive Handler Certificate of Fitness

    • Able to pass a background check in compliance with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and maintain clearance as Employee Possessor.

     

    _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law._

     

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