Hard Skills
IntermediateExplosives HandlingThe safe transport, storage, and inventory management of explosive materials within an underground environment.
IntermediateBlast Hole LoadingThe precise process of placing explosives and priming systems into drill holes according to a blast plan.
IntermediateUnderground Safety ProtocolsKnowledge and application of MSHA or OSHA regulations specific to underground blasting and atmospheric monitoring.
IntermediateDetonator CircuitryCorrectly connecting blast patterns to a central firing system using shock tubes, fuses, or electronic leads.
AdvancedHazard IdentificationRecognizing geological instabilities such as loose rock and monitoring gas build-up prior to operations.