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Overview
Shotfirers place charges in drill holes, check borehole depth, handle explosives, report misfires and make operating decisions around geology, site conditions and safety procedures.
In job descriptions, look for explosives handling, blast preparation, borehole checks, misfire reporting, mining or construction sites, first aid, independent decisions and strict safety routines.
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Shotfirer work is controlled blasting. The role prepares charges, checks drill holes, handles explosives and makes site decisions where geology, timing and safety margins matter.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include inserting charges into drill holes, checking borehole depth, handling explosives, reporting misfires, troubleshooting, first aid awareness and following construction or mining safety procedures.
Salary context
Salary context depends on blast complexity, site conditions, responsibility for explosives, independent operating decisions, emergency readiness, travel between sites and whether work is in mining, construction or quarrying.
Career paths
Paths can move toward senior blasting roles, blast planning, site safety coordination, quarry or mining supervision, drilling coordination or specialist explosives work.
Good to know
Check adverts for blast preparation, borehole checks, explosive handling, misfire reporting, geological conditions, health and safety procedures, first aid and the level of solo responsibility on site.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for shotfirer work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 1
Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters
47-5032.00
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The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
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NACE Rev. 2.1
Economic activities linked to this occupation.
43.12Site preparation
Alternative labels
Occupation group
Shotfirers and blasters (7542)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2aae7736-f58b-4027-8de4-6884281c3b0b |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 7542.1 |
| ISCO group | 7542 |
| Concept type | Occupation |