Phoenix - Open Pit Blast Technician

Position Description:

Would you like to have a career with a collaborative, diverse, and dynamic mining company? We have an opportunity for you!

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

At Nevada Gold Mines, our vision is to be the world’s most valued gold mining business by finding, developing, and operating the best assets with the best people. We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities. We offer a generous benefits package which includes 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!

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

What We Can Offer You

• A comprehensive compensation package including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plan with national provider networks, a 401k retirement plan with employer contribution AND employer match, 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.
• Endless opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.
• Nevada Gold Mines is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.