Driller/Blaster Assistant

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SUMMARY 

Sound Quarry Inc.

, a subsidiary of Bering Straits Native Corporation is currently seeking a qualified 

Driller/Blaster

 Assistant for Drilling and Blasting in Nome, Alaska. The Driller/Blaster Assistant will work with the Driller/Blaster  at various locations, in accordance with all Federal, State and Local rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position, and are 

not

intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Work with the Driller/Blaster to write and maintain a blasting plan that is acceptable to all Federal, State, Local and Company standards. 

Assist Driller/Blaster with all aspects of drilling and blasting, to include shot layout and loading of shot.

Operate and maintain all equipment required in Drilling/Blasting operations.

Work with other employees at the Quarry in the safe and efficient methods of drilling and blasting at the Quarry.

Other Duties as Assigned

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

Must have a valid Driver’s License.

1-5 years of Drilling/Blasting experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics 

Knowledge of Drilling and Blasting equipment safety

Knowledge of Drilling and Blasting equipment maintenance and storage

Ability to set up drilling and blasting patterns according to size of rock being produced.

Ability to work in a composite type crew environment.

Preferred 

Five (5) years of previous rock quarry experience. 

Class A Commercial Driver’s License with applicable endorsements.

Current MSHA and First Aid/CPR certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must maintain a constant state of mental alertness at all times. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

Job is performed outdoors with almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, bio hazardous materials, dirt, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS 

As a condition of employment, will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check. Must have reliable transportation to/from work.

Shareholder Preference.

  BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, BSNC shareholder descendants and BSNC shareholder spouses, in that order.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/ AA/ Male/ Female/ Disability/ Vets employer. 

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace. 

# of Vacancies

1

Company info

Bering Straits Native Corporation
Website : http://beringstraits.com/