Seismic Blaster - Shooter

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Calgary, AB, CAN
In-Office
Mid level
Agency • Professional Services • Consulting • Energy
The Role
Operates seismic blasting equipment and explosives, verifies charge locations, connects charges to recording equipment, and coordinates detonations with Observers. Trains and monitors shooter helpers, maintains blasting operations, communicates with field personnel, and may assist line crews. Requires seismic acquisition experience, recent shooter or driller-helper experience, blasting certification, driver’s license, quad certification, legal work authorization, and willingness to travel.
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Company Description

Seismic Works  is a leading provider of recruiting and job placement services for the Seismic Industry. Our staff has several years experience with seismic operations and recruiting. Our goal is to be the link between job seekers and employers in North America and Worldwide. We want to enhance job seekers’ opportunities to advance their careers in the seismic industry and at the same time ensure employers have the opportunity to connect with experienced, qualified personnel.

Job Description

As a shooter/blaster you will have a minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in seismic acquisition; minimum six (6) months of on-the-job experience as a Shooter or Drillers Helper within the past 36 months immediately preceding the date of application.   As a shooter/blaster, you will ensure the correct location of, and detonation of all pre-loaded explosive charges. Pre-loaded explosives are connected to the seismic recording equipment by the Shooter and then detonated by the Observer in the recorder (aka doghouse). You will use your well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with the Observers.    You are responsible for the organization, operation and monitoring of all seismic blasting equipment and explosives as well as being responsible for training and monitoring shooter’s helpers. You must possess a valid blasting certificate, driver’s license and quad certification and may also be required to assist the line crew, as requested by senior personnel. The Shooter reports directly to the Observer. **You must be legally entitled to work in the region applying for and willing to travel. 

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in seismic acquisition
  • At least 6 months of on-the-job experience as a Shooter or Driller’s Helper within the past 36 months
  • Valid blasting certificate
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Quad certification
  • Legally entitled to work in the region of application
  • Willingness to travel
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The Company
2 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Seismic Works is a recruiting and job-placement services provider focused on the seismic industry. Its experienced staff supports seismic operations and recruiting, connecting job seekers with employers across North America and worldwide. The company aims to help candidates advance their careers while enabling employers to find experienced, qualified personnel for geophysical and seismic field operations through specialized staffing and workforce-placement support.

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