Blaster

Austin Powder•St. Clairsville, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Powder is seeking to hire a full-time Blaster to provide blasting services at customer sites while meeting the established customer requirements and ensuring safety on the job. This position offers a competitive wage and generous benefits. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), a flexible spending account, life insurance, AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and an employee assistance program (EAP). If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply today! ABOUT AUSTIN POWDER Austin Powder manufactures a full line of industrial explosives and provides blasting services to customers in the quarrying, mining, construction, and oil and gas industries -- all for the purpose of providing aggregate, energy, and mineral products to consumers. Our values of commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the power of family are the very bedrock upon which our company's culture is built. We truly value our team which is why we offer competitive opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
21 years of age per ATF requirements
Current blaster's license
Experience of all initiation systems, laser profiling, and seismographs
Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
Drug-free workplace
Must meet requirements of all state and federal explosive laws and qualify as an ATF explosives possessor
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions

Responsibilities

Conducting field tests to determine the type and quantity of explosives needed for the job.
Reading and interpreting drill patterns, instructions, and diagrams.
Communicating information with all personnel on the job site.
Arranging and detonating shots.
Conducting pre- and post-shot safety audits for every shot service event.
Completing all necessary paperwork.
Complying with our customers' policies/procedures and ensuring that your shot crew does the same.
Coordinating the handling of client issues, blast area incidents, and/or public concerns.
Working safely to prevent accidents or injuries on the job.