Blastman (Underground)
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Heath Goldfields Limited is recruiting a Blastman for underground operations at the Bogoso–Prestea Gold Mine in the Western Region. The role involves approved blasting, explosives handling, safety checks, reporting, and coordination with the Shift Boss and drilling teams.
- At least five years of practical underground blasting experience is required.
- A valid Underground Blastman's Certificate of Competency from the Minerals Commission is required.
- The role is based in Bogoso-Prestea, Western Region.
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Heath Goldfields Limited is recruiting a Blastman for underground operations at the Bogoso–Prestea Gold Mine in the Western Region. The role involves approved blasting, explosives handling, safety checks, reporting, and coordination with the Shift Boss and drilling teams.
- At least five years of practical underground blasting experience is required.
- A valid Underground Blastman's Certificate of Competency from the Minerals Commission is required.
- The role is based in Bogoso-Prestea, Western Region.
- Applicants must use “Blastman (Underground)” in the email subject line.
- Applications close on 17 November 2026.
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- RequiredAvailability to work in WesternThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
Heath Goldfields Limited, the Ghanaian-owned company bringing the historic Bogoso–Prestea Gold Mine back into production, is hiring a Blastman for underground work at the mine in the Western Region. You would report to the Shift Boss and work alongside the mining crew, carrying out blasting safely and to plan under the company's procedures and Ghana's mining and explosives regulations.
The company invites graduates of accredited tertiary institutions from the mine's catchment communities to apply.
What you would do
Carry out underground blasting according to approved plans and authorised procedures.
Check with drilling teams that blast holes are prepared to the approved mine plan.
Clear everyone out of the blasting area before each blast.
Check each blast area for unsafe conditions, and report any hazard or incident straight away.
Follow and enforce underground blasting safety rules, including ventilation and re-entry requirements.
Handle and move explosives safely in line with site procedures.
Work with the Shift Boss and crew to keep each shift running safely.
Record every blast accurately and file a report at the end of each shift.
Requirements
- Practical underground mining experience, including at least five years of underground blasting.
- A valid Underground Blastman's Certificate of Competency from the Minerals Commission.
- The ability to read blast plans, safety instructions and operating procedures.
- A strong safety mindset, attention to detail, good teamwork and communication, and discipline in following procedures.
- How to apply
- Email your application to
- [email protected]
- by
- 17 November 2026
- .
- Salary and contract type are not stated.
Knowledge and Skills
- Explosives Handling
- Blasting Operations
- JobHub Ghana Application Notes
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- [email protected]
- , with "Blastman (Underground)" in the subject line so it reaches the right person.
- The job is based in Bogoso-Prestea, Western. If you live elsewhere, say when you could start or relocate.
- Applications close on 17 November 2026, 4 days from now.
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- About the Employer
- Heath Goldfields Limited
- Mining
- Heath Goldfields is a Ghanaian gold mining company that owns and operates the Bogoso-Prestea gold mine in the Western Region.
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