Blasting Officer

Role & responsibilities

• Plan and supervise all

  drilling and blasting activities

  in coordination with mine planning engineers.
• Design

  blast patterns

  considering strata conditions, bench height, burden, spacing, and desired fragmentation.
• Ensure correct

  charging and stemming

  of blast holes as per standard procedures.
• Monitor and control

  blast-induced effects

  like vibration, fly rock, and air overpressure.
• Ensure that explosives are stored in

  approved magazines

  and that daily usage is tracked properly.
• Maintain

  inventory records

  for explosives, detonators, and accessories.
• Enforce

  blasting time signals

  (Warning, Blasting, and All-Clear).
• Set up and monitor

  safety exclusion zones

  around blast sites.
• Ensure all personnel are at a

  safe distance or under cover

  before blasting.
• Use and ensure proper

  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  .
• Personally investigate and supervise the handling of

  misfired shots

  .
• Mark and isolate the misfire area and follow

  misfire disposal procedures

  as per CMR and DGMS instructions.
• Maintain proper

  misfire records

  .
• Maintain and submit the following records:

• Daily Blasting Report

• Explosive Issue and Consumption Register

• Blast Performance Reports

• Misfire Logs

• Submit reports to

  Mines Manager

  ,

  Safety Officer

  , and

  DGMS

  when required.
• Conduct toolbox talks and

  training for shotfirers, helpers, and drilling teams

  on blasting safety and procedures.
• Educate workers on dangers of improper explosive handling and the

  importance of following blast protocols

  .
• Ensure blasting operations comply with:

• Coal Mines Regulations, 2017

  (Regulations 95108)

• Explosives Act, 1884 & Rules, 2008

• DGMS Circulars and Notices

• Assist mine management in audits and inspections by

  statutory authorities

  .
• Assess post-blast results (fragmentation, throw, muck pile shape).
• Recommend adjustments to

  blast design for productivity and safety

  .
• Coordinate with geologists and engineers to modify blasting based on strata or seam conditions.

Preferred candidate profile

Must hold a valid Blasters Certificate of Competency (Coal) issued by DGMS.

Familiarity with modern blasting tools, software (e.g., blast simulation), and vibration monitoring systems is beneficial.