Sector
Mining
Keyword

Shot Firer

Blaster

Dynamite Man

The tasks a Shot Firer is expected to perform include:

Conducting blasting operations in mines and quarries by charging drilled holes with requisite amount of explosives

Examining holes and areas to be blasted

Ensuring that shot holes are properly drilled and cleaned before charging

Determining quantity and type of explosives to be used

Loading shot hole with cartridges of explosives

Stemming hole with clay sand or other suitable stemming to prevent shot from blowing out

Coupling fuse or cable to detonator lead

Splitting end of fuses with knife or connecting cable to electric exploder

Lighting fuse or operating key of exploder to ignite explosive

Directing Sstone Duster to spread stone dust over roof floor and side of roadways for suppressing coal dust explosives

Taking prescribed precautions in case of misfire

Taking necessary safety measures to avoid accidents

Maintaining log book for recording quantity of explosives used, number of shots fired, misfired, etc.

Drilling shot holes in mines or quarries using drill machines

Adept in conducting blasting operations in mines and quarries

Proficient in examining holes and areas to be blasted

Well- versed with drilling and cleaning of shot holes

Proficient in handling different type of explosives

Skilled in splitting end of fuses with knife or connecting cable to electric exploder

Well-versed with prescribed precautions in case of misfire

Proficient in maintaining log book for recording quantity of explosives used, number of shots fired, misfired, etc.

Knowledge of drilling shot holes in quarries and mines using pneumatic or hand drills

Will be updated

Good communication skills

Problem solving ability

Good vision

Dexterity of hands

Good listener

Good planning skills

It is a field job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Mining companies usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

The job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act, 1948 (section 87)

Health hazards include exposure to explosives, high-decibel noise, dust, diesel emissions, radiations, asbestos, etc.

Occupational hazards include injuries, minor accidents, death, fatigue, hearing problems, musculoskeletal problems, etc.

For freshers - INR 15,000 to INR 18,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Overview of the Indian Mining Sector

Indian mining sector is largely fragmented, comprising several small scale operational mines, it is still dominated by the mining industries both public and private, which accounted about 75% of the total mining production in India. Although the industry has large number of employees including contract manpower totalling to about 9.5 lakhs in different trades of mining, the woeful shortage of skilled personnel in various mining trades is widely felt.

The key factors affecting the human resources and skill requirement in the Indian Mining Industry are technology up-gradation, increase in productivity stringent environment and sustainable development framework, globalization and aging profile of workforce and long gestation period for skill acquisition. Given the estimated increase in the mining output as well as the expected changes in the productivity levels, the total employment in the mining industry is estimated to increase to 11 lakhs by the year 2017 and 12 lakhs by the year 2025.

Mining companies across India

Mining sites across India