Blasting Lead

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate blasting operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and project timelines.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to crew members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Inspect blast sites, verify proper installation of detonator caps and boosters, and confirm compliance with specifications.
• Oversee operation of heavy equipment (skid steers, rock trucks) and ensure proper maintenance and utilization.
• Communicate effectively with operational leaders and team members that work toward a common goal of productivity and safety.
• Monitor work conditions and implement corrective actions to maintain safety and efficiency.

• 3 to 5 years of previous experience and understanding of the blasting process within the mining industry.
• 1 year of previous supervisory experience with a proven ability to lead teams, resolve issues, and maintain high safety standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Successful completion of pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• Valid MSHA Part 48 certifications (surface, metal, and non-metal) preferred but not required.

• 4 days on with 3 days off, working 12-hour days.
• Overtime rates apply after 40 hours per week and are paid at time and a half.
• Living out allowance provided for those who qualify.
• Extended Health & Wellness Benefits provided.
• Site based position working primarily outdoors and in various weather conditions.

Ledcor Heavy Civil and Mining services reach across the lifespan of a mine, from facility construction, to full-scale contract mining of coal, minerals, or metals, all the way to mine reclamation. Our service offerings are vast-as are the projects we work on.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

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