Shotfirer jobs in Finland
Shotfirers set up and safely detonate explosives at a site in order to blast and break up in situ material.
Shotfirer – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 22.25 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 15.98 €/h |
| Top tenth | 31.40 €/h |
| Employees | 191 |
Shotfirer - Which skills are essential?
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
Transport explosives and safely load explosives into drill holes.
Behaviour of explosives, pyrotechnics and blasting techniques. Associated risks and legal requirements.
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Report misfires to relevant parties, such as the mine shift coordinator, legal inspection personnel, and the explosives manufacturer.
Check the depth of boreholes; make sure that they are clean.
Manage explosives in accordance with explosives law, including tracking and control of the magazine.
Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a particular situation.
Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.
Follow procedures in safely detonating explosives for mining purposes.
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
Thoroughly examine explosion areas; determine the appropriate amount of explosives required; ensure compliance to safety regulations.
Connect, inspect and test the blasting circuit.
Control blast area to check whether all explosives were safely detonated; declare blast area safe.
Set safety perimeter and safety signalisation around blast area; ensure that blast site is clear and safe before explosions.
Shotfirer - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation or first aid in order to provide help to a sick or injured person until they receive more complete medical treatment.
Be aware of the impact of geological factors, such as faults and rock movements, on mining operations.
The rules and risks affecting health and safety when working underground.
After examining the blast area, report whether the blast was successful or not. Mention any relevant findings from the examination.