Dipping Hand, Blasting Holes

First Quantum Minerals
Zambia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Manufacturing & Production OperationsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Attention to detail","Integrity","Accountability","Teamwork","Problem-solving"]

Conduct QA/QC inspections on drilled and loaded blast holes to verify compliance with approved blast designs, safety standards, and operational requirements. Measure and record blast hole depths and conditions, identify deviations (collapsed/blocked/short/over-drilled), confirm stemming heights and explosive loading parameters, and ensure proper backfilling for over-drilled holes. Maintain accurate inspection records and promptly report quality issues and safety concerns to the QAQC Area Supervisor while supporting safe, efficient drill-and-blast operations.

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Dipping Hand, Blasting Holes

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Job Summary

Conduct QA/QC inspections on drilled and loaded blast holes to verify compliance with approved blast designs, safety standards, and operational requirements. Measure and record blast hole depths and conditions, identify deviations (collapsed/blocked/short/over-drilled), confirm stemming heights and explosive loading parameters, and ensure proper backfilling for over-drilled holes. Maintain accurate inspection records and promptly report quality issues and safety concerns to the QAQC Area Supervisor while supporting safe, efficient drill-and-blast operations.
Location: Zambia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Manufacturing & Production Operations
Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Conduct QA/QC inspections on drilled and loaded blast holes to verify compliance with approved blast designs and operational standards.
  • •Measure, dip, and accurately record blast hole depths and conditions prior to charging activities.
  • •Identify, mark, and report collapsed, blocked, short-drilled, and over-drilled blast holes requiring corrective action.
  • •Verify and record stemming heights and confirm explosive loading parameters meet design requirements before blasting.
  • •Maintain accurate QA/QC records and report drilling deviations, quality issues, and safety concerns to the QAQC Area Supervisor.

Key Requirements

  • •Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or equivalent
  • •Verified ZAQA Certificate
  • •Strong attention to detail
  • •High level of integrity and accountability
  • •Ability to work under pressure and prioritise multiple tasks
Education:High School
Skills:Attention to detailIntegrityAccountabilityTeamworkProblem-solving
Certifications:ZAQA Certificate

Company Brief

First Quantum Minerals
Global mining company focused on the production of copper, nickel, gold, zinc, and cobalt. Operates large-scale mining and metallurgical assets across Africa, Europe, South America, and other regions.
Industry: Mining & Metals
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Vancouver, Canada
Founded: 1996
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