Field Technician II

Nelson Brothers•Cordova, AL

About The Position

The Field Technician II performs field duties safely and complies with MSHA, State, BATFE, DOT, and customer-specific requirements. The role performs all Field Technician I responsibilities and additionally measures and loads boreholes according to the blaster’s instructions, carries out the blaster’s design for surface initiation wiring and hook-up, and inspects surface tie-ins to ensure they are completed properly. The technician is expected to have strong knowledge of blend, pump, and applicable gassing truck operations, as well as blend and pump truck pre-trip inspections and routine maintenance. The role also provides leadership and training to Field Technician I employees, fills in at other company locations when needed, and performs other duties as deemed necessary by the Company. Equipment operated includes all Field Technician I equipment and DOT down-hole equipment when working at a central magazine site.

Requirements

Meet all Field Technician I requirements.
Hold a CDL with hazardous materials endorsement where applicable (SBU).
Have basic computer skills.
Demonstrate good mathematical skills.
Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
Satisfactorily complete two ride-alongs with the Site Supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Obtain a Blasters License State Certificate, such as a Wyoming Supervisors Certificate.
Be willing to step up as leader of a down-hole crew.
Two years of field experience.

Responsibilities

Perform all duties safely and be responsible for personal safety and the safety of nearby employees.
Comply with MSHA, State, BATFE, and DOT regulations, as well as customer-specific rules.
Perform all Field Technician I job responsibilities competently.
Measure boreholes and load them according to the blaster’s instructions.
Carry out the blaster’s design for wiring and hook-up of surface initiation.
Inspect surface tie-ins and hook-ups to ensure they were completed properly.
Maintain strong knowledge of blend, pump, and, where applicable, gassing truck operations.
Understand blend and pump truck pre-trip inspections and routine maintenance.
Understand Nelson Brothers safety requirements and regulatory compliance.
Provide leadership and training to Field Technician I employees.
Fill in at other company locations when needed.
Operate all Field Technician I equipment and DOT down-hole equipment when working at a central magazine site.
Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Company.