Blaster

Austin Powder•Philipsburg, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A Blaster conducts field tests to determine the type and quantity of explosives needed for a job. The role reads and interprets drill patterns, instructions, and diagrams; communicates job details with site personnel; and arranges and detonates shots while maintaining required documentation. The Blaster helps ensure the team follows customer policies and procedures and coordinates customer issues, blast-area incidents, or public concerns with appropriate personnel. The position requires strong knowledge of explosives and a commitment to safe work practices and risk mitigation. The role works outdoors at customer locations within LLC’s geographic area and requires travel. The work environment includes varied weather and terrain, exposure to dust, noise, oils, and other mining elements, and physical activity including walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, and operating controls or tools. The Blaster also loads and unloads product bags or boxes weighing 40–60 pounds, sometimes repeatedly.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 21 years old, as required by ATF.
Current blaster’s license as required by the state.
Experience with all initiation systems, laser profiling, and seismographs.
Meet applicable state and federal explosives-law requirements and qualify as an ATF explosive possessor.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Ability to audibly hear and respond to the work environment of an active mining site.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
Ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, and use hand and finger dexterity to operate controls and tools.
Ability to load and unload 40–60-pound product bags or boxes from company trucks, including repeated carrying.

Responsibilities

Review drill patterns and diagrams under direction or while serving as Blaster in Charge, and determine the products and shot layout needed to meet customer needs.
Communicate blast details to all personnel on the job site.
Prepare and detonate shots safely and successfully.
Conduct pre- and post-shot safety audits and complete documentation according to Austin’s policy for all shot service events.
Ensure the shot crew complies with customer policies and procedures.
Coordinate customer issues, blast-area incidents, and public concerns related to the event with appropriate APC personnel.
Communicate regularly with the sales representative and/or Location Manager regarding customer accounts.
Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by ensuring compliance at the location, customer sites, and during transit, as required by regulations and company policy.
Comply with APC inventory management procedures.
Complete and maintain required paperwork or software records under company procedures and applicable Department of Transportation and other federal or state agency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.