Blaster

Austin Powder•LaFollette, TN

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Blaster will be responsible for managing location assets and personnel at the customer site to meet establish customer requirements in support of the location’s strategic plan. The Senior Blaster reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Requirements

21+ years old as required by ATF
Minimum 5 years of certified blasting experience
Must be technically capable of blasting any quarry or mine serviced by the location.
Must possess the following certifications upon hire or acquire within 12 months of hire: Austin Powder Company Blasting Certification, State Blaster’s License, as required.
MSHA Safety
First Aid Certification
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, product bulletins, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to proficiently operate blasting software and equipment including: 2D Profiler, ABS, Seismograph, Global Position System, Electronic Blast Report.

Nice To Haves

CDL Class A with Hazmat endorsements

Responsibilities

Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by complying with MSHA, OSHA, ATF, & DOT regulations within the work area.
Reviews drill patterns and diagrams, determines product and shot layout necessary to meet customer needs.
Performs all necessary duties to prepare designated area for blasting including verification of blast shelter, blast equipment, drill pattern stemming, face, and blast area.
Supervises personnel at the customer site/blast area.
Develops and maintains positive work relationships with the current customer base to increase market share and ensure growth, including pricing or budget controls.
Communicates blast details with all personnel on job site and performs duties necessary to prepare and detonate shot.
Conducts Pre/Post Shot Safety Audit at every shot service event.
Completes necessary paperwork/shot report documentation as per Austin Powder policy.
Ensures Austin Powder is compliant 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, as required by the location.
Complies with Austin Powder Company 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.
Maintains current working knowledge of vehicles and equipment used in shot service.
Manages daily operations to ensure assets are maintained and operated in a safe, professional manner at the customer’s site.
Other duties as assigned.