Blaster

Austin Powder•Laramie, WY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

A Blaster conducts field tests to determine the type and quantity of explosives needed for the job. With attention to detail, a Blaster reads and interprets drill patterns, instructions, and diagrams. This position is responsible to effectively communicate with personnel on the job site in order to complete job duties safely and successfully. The Blaster is responsible for arranging and detonating shots, as well as maintaining all required documentation. The Blaster is responsible for ensuring the team complies with our customers' policies/procedures. With the appropriate personnel, the Blaster will coordinate the handling of client issues, blast area incidents, and/or public concerns. Safety is a number one priority. A Blaster must be highly knowledgeable of explosives in order to ensure the work is done safely and mitigating risks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
21+ years old as required by ATF.
Current blaster's license as required by state.
Experience of all initiation systems, laser profiling, and seismographs
Must meet requirements of all state and federal explosive laws and qualify as an ATF explosive possessor.
Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing.
Ability to audibly hear and respond to the work environment of an active mining site.

Responsibilities

Under direction or in position of Blaster in Charge, reviews drill patterns and diagrams, determines product and shot layout necessary to meet customer needs.
Communicates blast details with all personnel on job site.
Performs duties necessary to prepare and detonate a shot safely and successfully.
Conducts pre/post Shot Safety Audits and documentation per Austin’s policy on all shot service events.
Ensures the shot crew complies with customers’ policies/procedures.
Coordinates the handling of all customer issues, blast area incidents, and/or public concerns related to the event with appropriate APC personnel.
Communicates regularly with the sales representative and/or Location Manager regarding customer accounts.
Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by assuring compliance at the location, at customer sites, and during transit as required by regulation and company policy.
Complies with APC inventory management procedures.
Completes and maintains necessary paperwork or software programs as required by company policies and procedures, Department of Transportation, or other federal or state agencies.
Other duties as assigned.