shotfirer
Shotfirers set up and safely detonate explosives at a site in order to blast and break up in situ material.
Also called: explosives technician, blast crew operator, shot-firer, demolition operative, operator (blast crew), shotfirers, shot firer, blaster
- 16
- essential skills
- 4
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
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- domestic electrician3 skills in common
- industrial electrician3 skills in common
- kitchen unit installer3 skills in common
- lift installation supervisor3 skills in common
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Essential skills
16- check borehole depth
- connect blasting circuit
- electricity
- examine area after blast
- examine prospective blast area
- explosives
- follow health and safety procedures in construction
- handle explosives
- insert charges into drill holes
- make independent operating decisions
- marksmanship
- report misfires
- safely detonate explosives
- signal for explosion
- troubleshoot
- work ergonomically
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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