Cortez - Blast Technician

Position Description

Nevada Gold Mines is looking for an Open Pit Blast Technician to join our Cortez Operations team.

Reporting to the Open Pit Blast Supervisor, the Open Pit Blast Technician is responsible for the following:

- Safely and effectively measure, prime, load, stem and tie in blast holes

- Ensure drill area is properly cleaned before drilling and maintain an awareness of what is happening in work area - other traffic, machinery and plant, individuals

- Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

- Previous Surface Blasting experience preferred

- Meet Federal and State eligibility requirements on handling explosives required

- Valid Nevada drivers’ license required

- Explosive handling experience, especially in a mining environment preferred

- Heavy equipment operating experience preferred

- Ability to carry at least 50 pounds required

- Excellent verbal, written, and radio communication skills required

- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team required

- Satisfactory safety, performance, and attendance records required

- The ability to work a rotating schedule of nights and days is an essential function of this role.

What We Can Offer

- A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution, paid time off, company-sponsored medical clinics, company match share purchase program, and much more!

- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

- Opportunities to grow and learn with the industry colleagues are endless.

- Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.