Shotfirer
Alternative Titles:
Blaster
Shotfirers assemble, position and detonate explosives to
break or dislodge rock and soil or to demolish structures.
Shotfirers may perform the following tasks:
- check blasting areas to make sure that safety
regulations are met
- decide quantity of explosives required
- insert detonators and charges into holes
- connect and test or inspect the blasting circuit
- fire charges
- inspect area to make sure all explosives have detonated
- declare the area safe
- check site safety after blasting, e.g. falling rock
hazards, underground mine roof supports and harmful fumes.
A shotfirer may specialise as an:
Agricultural Blaster who uses small-scale blasting
to clear rural areas of objects such as stumps and boulders,
and create holes for small dams, trenches, etc.
Construction Shotfirer who uses blasting to create
trenches, etc., in which to place foundations for civil
constructions such as buildings and bridges. Implosion and
explosion techniques used to demolish buildings are a
specialised area and require many years of experience.
Fireworks Specialist who uses small explosions to
create special effects, generally for public viewing.
Quarry and Open-cut Mining Shotfirer who uses larger
amounts of explosives to clear masses of earth in open areas.
Numerous smaller blasts are often detonated together to create
a larger force.
Seismic Blaster who detonates explosives to create
seismic waves which provide information about underground
mineral and petroleum deposits.
Sub-Marine (Underwater) Blaster who uses explosives
to clear areas underwater as well as create holes for the
foundation of civil constructions, such as bridges.
Tunnelling and Underground Mining Shotfirer who uses
small amounts of explosives to blast through rock underground.
Generally, small blasts are detonated in a sequence to
minimise the force and decrease any possibility of unwanted
damage.
Shotfirers may be required to work in remote areas and
conditions which may be dusty, hot and noisy. Shotfirers may
be required to work shifts.
Required Skills - Shotfirer
- enjoy practical and manual activities
- willing to adhere to safety requirements
- physically fit
- able to pass a medical examination
- able to work in confined spaces, including underground
- basic ability in maths and science
- able to pass a police check
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