Mine Shot Firer (Underground)
- Exam
- No exam
- Education
- None
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- None
JOB DESCRIPTION: A mine shot firer determines strength and pattern of blast required, then charges and detonates explosives to fracture or separate stone or minerals from solid formations. The mine shot firer must prepare the work site for the explosion, including determining the appropriate location, installing explosives, and ensuring all safety laws are followed. An underground mine shot firer works in underground mines, pits, or quarries.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- No exam
- Education
- No education required
- Continuing education
- No continuing education requirement
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Oklahoma Department of Mines
- Address
- 2915 N Classen Blvd Suite 213 Oklahoma City, OK 73106
- Phone
- (405) 427-3859
- Agency website
- http://mines.ok.gov/
- Licence page
- www.ok.gov/mines
- Last updated
- June 25, 2020
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Source and verification
This record is Oklahoma's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Oklahoma Department of Mines — see the issuing body section above.
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