$48.17/hr: 40 Pipeline Blasters, Drillers & High Scalers Needed in BC & AB

Glacier Blasting is looking for new team members to fill the positions of Blasting Drillers, Blasters, and High Scalers for our remote site-based projects in British Columbia and Alberta.

Reporting to the Site Foreman, for a designated Pipeline Project, you will work with a team of site crew and other blasting professional.

 Duties & Responsibilities for All Positions:

• Promote, and lead by example, a work environment where the safety and health of all employees, subcontractors, and individuals on site is paramount
• Consistent, and timely communication regarding any changes in your area of expertise to the Superintendent/Foreman.
• Work with the project team to plan and schedule to maximize the potential of the project
• Provides training to helpers, as required

 Qualifications for Drillers:

• Experience operating one or more of these drills: Ranger 800, Atlas Copco T30R, Hoe Drill, Airtrack, DML in a safely and efficient manner
• Experience operating a top hammer hydraulic drill (preferably Sandvik)
• Basic computer skills and ability to communicate in English, oral and written
• Be able to read and interpret the Blast plan and have experience completing drill logs
• Experience laying out and loading/unloading magazines and holes

 Qualifications for Blasters:

• WorkSafe BC blasters ticket or equivalent from another Canadian Province, required
• Thorough understanding of drilling & blasting methods applied under various site conditions
• Read and understand blast plans as required on site
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies and changes required to the blast plan based on specific field conditions

 Qualifications for High Scalers:

• Minimum 2 years as a High Scaler on Slopes over 100feet
• General Knowledge of drilling, rope access and rock scaling
• Knowledge of personal protective equipment, the use of fall protection, the ability to work in a close-knit team environment
• General knowledge of knots including Bowline, Clove Hitch, Figure eight and how to tie a Prussic
• Knowledge of the use of acceptable anchor points
• Confident communicator
• Proficient Climber
• In good physical shape and ability to pass a fit to work test
• Minimum Level 1 First aid is preferred

 Qualifications, All Positions:

• Ability to pass pre-access site medicals, and drug & alcohol screening (some projects may require further checks such as criminal background)

• Previous construction industry knowledge and experience
• Strong work ethic - willing to do what it takes to get the job done
• Load/unload materials and equipment, as needed.

 Working Conditions:

• Remote fly-in camp locations – Typical rotation is 3 weeks in and 1 week out, 12-hour days
• Field environment, working to deadlines, some high stress situations (e.g., meeting deadlines)
• May be required to work outside of normal work hours to meet the needs of the project
• Will be working with drills in a high dust and noise environment (PPE required) in all weather conditions
• Frequent travel
• On call for emergencies as needed

 Perks and Compensation:

• Union Pipeline base wage of $48.17/hr
• Union Benefits/Pension Plan
• LOA (Living out Allowance)
• Retention Bonus