Sr Blaster

Austin Powder•Columbus, IN

11d

About The Position

The Senior Blaster manages location assets and personnel at a customer site to meet established customer requirements and support the location’s strategic plan. The role reports directly to the Operations Manager and oversees blasting preparation and execution, site personnel, safety, equipment, customer relationships, and required documentation. The position involves outdoor work in all-weather conditions, physical tasks including lifting and carrying approximately 50 pounds, and exposure to dust, noise, oil, and other mining elements.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old, as required by ATF.
High school diploma or equivalent GED.
At least 5 years of certified blasting experience.
Technical capability to blast any quarry or mine serviced by the location.
Must possess the Austin Powder Company Blasting Certification upon hire or acquire it within 12 months of hire.
Must possess a State Blaster’s License, as required, upon hire or acquire it within 12 months of hire.
Must possess MSHA Safety certification upon hire or acquire it within 12 months of hire.
Must possess First Aid Certification upon hire or acquire it within 12 months of hire.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle situations with limited standardization.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to read and interpret 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, and Electronic Blast Report.
Ability to work outdoors in all-weather conditions, lift and carry approximately 50 pounds, and perform hands-on physical tasks.

Nice To Haves

CDL Class A with Hazmat endorsements.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with MSHA, OSHA, ATF, and DOT regulations in the work area.
Review drill patterns and diagrams and determine the product and shot layout needed to meet customer requirements.
Prepare designated areas for blasting, including verifying the blast shelter, blast equipment, drill pattern stemming, face, and blast area.
Supervise personnel at the customer site and blast area.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers to support market share and growth, including pricing or budget controls.
Communicate blast details to job-site personnel and perform duties needed to prepare and detonate shots.
Conduct a Pre/Post Shot Safety Audit at every shot service event.
Complete required paperwork and shot report documentation in accordance with company policy.
Ensure compliance with customer policies and procedures.
Coordinate customer issues, blast-area incidents, and public concerns related to events with appropriate company personnel.
Communicate with the sales representative and/or Location Manager regarding customer accounts as required by the location.
Follow company inventory management procedures.
Complete and maintain required paperwork or software records in accordance with company policies, DOT requirements, and other federal or state agency requirements.
Maintain current working knowledge of vehicles and equipment used in shot service.
Manage daily operations to ensure assets are maintained and operated safely and professionally at the customer site.
Perform other duties as assigned.