Drilling & Blasting Superintendent
$150k - $175k per yearTechnica Mining
About the Role
Technica Mining is seeking a Drilling & Blasting Superintendent to join our growing surface mining team. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead and oversee drilling and blasting projects within surface mining environments, ensuring all operations are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and corporate standards. You will be accountable for costs, productivity, safety, environmental compliance, and the development of your team.
The key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Lead the planning and execution of drilling and blasting programs to meet project objectives safely and cost-effectively.
- Develop and implement drill and blast designs, patterns, and procedures tailored to site-specific conditions.
- Monitor and optimize blast outcomes, including fragmentation, muck pile profiles, and vibration control.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, corporate policies, and site-specific blasting procedures.
- Ensure safety incidents are investigated, notification protocols are followed, and corrective actions are implemented.
- Develop direct reports and foster a strong team culture aligned with company goals.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of surface mining experience with 5+ years in a supervisory role overseeing drilling and blasting operations.
- In-depth knowledge of drill and blast techniques, explosive products, equipment, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with blast design software and monitoring of blast performance metrics.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong safety mindset; field-oriented and able to work in open pit mining environments.
- Working knowledge of earthworks operations, including load and haul of blasted materials, and crushing.
- Valid G Class Driver's License with a clean abstract; mine engineering degree an asset.
Why Choose Technica?
Working at Technica means choosing a safe environment where no one employee is more important than the other, and where we prioritize people over projects. We pride ourselves on a culture that is built on our core values of respect, integrity, courage, honesty, and humility, which guide our day to day operations and decisions.
In addition, Technica offers a series of benefits including;
- Competitive salary: $150,000 - $175,000
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability benefits
- Company matched pension plan
- Travel pay (where applicable)
- Corporate health and Wellness Program (i.e. health risk assessments, training and nutrition plans, etc.)
- Opportunity to grow
- Company events
- Work-life balance
Candidates are required to undergo pre-employment testing as a condition of employment.
For more information about Technica Mining visit our website at ( or follow us on social media!
We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Technica Mining is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities .
Technica Mining is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. As part of our partnership with Aki-eh Dibinwewziwin—a collaboration between Atikameksheng Anishnawbek, Wahnapitae First Nation, and Technica Mining—we encourage Indigenous applicants to apply and self declare their Indigenous membership . We value diversity and are dedicated to ensuring that communities can meaningfully participate in the economic benefits of our shared lands within the Robinson Huron Treaty Territory.
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