Blasting production technician vs blast hole driller

Differences between blasting production technician and blast hole driller duties and responsibilities

Blasting production technician example responsibilities.

• Defuse unexploded bombs, locate, identify and dispose of chemical munitions under direct supervision of EOD personnel.
• Complete Jsa's and Msds's (time sheets).
• Use hydro blast equipment (hoses, pressure guns, slicker suits, respirators, gloves, goggles, etc . )
• Work with high psi waterjetting and hydroblasting equipment.
• Man both 10k and 20k shotguns as well as frexlanced during daily operations.
• Rig automatic systems to clean industrial equipment and use manual water blasting systems.
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Blast hole driller example responsibilities.

• Provide leadership and guidance to direct reports, and manage their efforts to maximize their contribution to operational effectiveness and performance.
• Drill, blast, run some equipment as needed
• Operate hoists to lift power line poles into position.
• Maintain and follow MSHA and company rules and policies while on duty.
• Pump water from pit, set up light plants, and move trail cable for earth-moving shovels.
• Plan layout, drill shots, MSHA federal inspections, keep and maintain powder magazines and need inventory paperwork.
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