Licensed Blaster

Rogers • Louisville, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Rogers Group is currently seeking a Blaster to conduct the daily blasting operations at our Jefferson County Stone Operation, which is an underground mine in Louisville, KY. The candidate will be responsible for the daily loading, transportation, storage and security of all aspects of the underground mine blasting process. The person will also be responsible for keeping and maintaining the daily and monthly blasting reports for all explosive materials. They will also be required to assist in mine management of the drilling and shot layout process to include shot timing and fragmentation analysis.

Requirements

• Current blaster's license
• Uncompromising focus on safety excellence
• Demonstrated ability to safely perform all essential functions of this position
• Two (2) years minimum of blasting experience in a quarry or mining environment
• Meet all state and federal requirements to qualify as ATF Explosive possessor (must pass background check)
• Physically be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Physically able to stand, squat, bend, stoop, and twist repeatedly throughout the working day.
• Ability to be an integral team member in a growing, fast-paced environment
• Proven record with full cycle mining including, but not limited to drilling, blasting, haulage and ground support
• Candidate must successfully pass our pre-employment screening.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of underground mining experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily blasting operations at an underground mine.
• Responsible for the daily loading, transportation, storage and security of all aspects of the underground mine blasting process.
• Keep and maintain daily and monthly blasting reports for all explosive materials.
• Assist in mine management of the drilling and shot layout process, including shot timing and fragmentation analysis.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner.
• Assist with loading and connecting explosives safely.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plus Health Savings Account with annual company contribution.
• Company provided Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement 401(k) with company contribution and match at one year of service.
• Company provided Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Paid Holidays including Christmas shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Paid vacation available after 180-day probationary period and accrued based on years of service.
• Annual performance-based merit increases.
• Career growth/advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed