Cortez - Blast Technician

Position Description:

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

Responsibilities:

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.