Blaster

Dyno Nobel, Inc.; Admaston/Bromley; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Blaster, where you'll play a crucial role in designing and executing explosive-related blasts to meet customer needs. With a focus on safety and innovation, you'll lead a dedicated crew while ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, including a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to employee well-being. If you're passionate about the explosives industry and eager to make a significant impact, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

3 Weeks Vacation

12 Paid Holidays

Full Health Benefits

Dental Plan with Orthodontics

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Wellness Coaching

Matching 401K

Supportive Coworkers

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in the explosives industry, preferably as a blast crew member.
• Blaster license required, with a positive attitude and team player mentality.

Responsibilities

• Design and detonate explosive blasts to meet customer requirements.
• Lead blast crew and provide on-the-job training to new blasters.
• Maintain knowledge of products and industry practices.

Skills

Explosives Technology

Geology

Seismology

Team Leadership

Customer Relationship Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Blaster License

Tools

LAZER System

Job description

Job Brief

Design, layout, prepare, and detonate planned explosive-related blasts with correct products, measured quantities, safe application, and effective use of explosives in alignment with the Service Operations Manual to meet customer requirements.

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia, and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that's great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety, and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian-based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4,500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You'll Do

As a Blaster, you will design, layout, prepare, and detonate planned explosive-related blasts with correct products, measured quantities, safe application, and effective use of explosives in alignment with the Service Operations Manual to meet customer requirements at locations serviced by Dyno Nobel Americas (DNA). You will be responsible for leading the blast crew and providing on-the-job training to blasters in-training. Other duties include:

• Using practices consistent with company policies, procedures, technical modules, DNA Surface Blasting SOP, worksite training, and safety policies.
• Maintaining thorough knowledge of Dyno Nobel products, applications, competitors' products, blasting practices, and industry principles.
• Having a general understanding of explosives technology, geology, and seismology.
• Completing electronic blasting reports, inventory records, and documentation competently.
• Using LAZER system effectively.
• Designing explosives use to meet customer needs.
• Investigating product complaints and poor-performing blasts, reporting findings to management and technical resources.
• Supporting DynoConsult in developing expertise in value-in-use products and blasting technology.
• Assisting regional management in increasing market position and revenue.
• Collaborating with the Industry Sales Team on technical sales and marketing support.
• Developing professional relationships with internal and external customers to meet objectives and add value.
• Responding professionally and promptly to problems and business requests.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Blaster license required.
• At least one year of related explosives industry experience.
• Experience as a blast crew member is preferred.
• Willingness to undergo and pass an ATF background check.
• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, team player.

What We Offer

• 3 weeks vacation, 12 paid holidays, PTO days.
• Full health benefits, dental plan with orthodontics, wellness coaching.
• Matching 401K.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Supportive coworkers.

Core Values

• Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere
• Value People - Respect, Recognize & Reward
• Think Customer. Everyone. Every day
• Treat the Business as our Own
• Care for the Community & Environment
• Challenge & Improve the Status Quo
• Deliver on our Promises

Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.