Area Blaster Trainee: Safe Shots & Smart Planning

Vulcan Materials Company; Forest Park (GA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company in Georgia is seeking an Area Blaster Trainee to champion safety and ensure compliance with MSHA standards. You will plan and design shots to optimize production, load blasts according to plan, and adjust patterns for safe, efficient results.

You will measure drilling accuracy, supervise vendor bulk truck drivers and shot helpers, and work with plant management to meet blasting requirements while meeting regulatory and safety obligations.

Qualifications

• Safety-focused with MSHA and Vulcan standards
• Plan and design shots to optimize production
• Coordinate with blasting vendor and site personnel

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative duties related to the blasting program, such as shot reports and surveys.
• Collaborate with plant management and vendors to ensure correct blasting agents and shot loading

Skills

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Production Planning

Job description

Vulcan Materials Company in Georgia is seeking an Area Blaster Trainee to champion safety and ensure compliance with MSHA standards. You will plan and design shots to optimize production, load blasts according to plan, and adjust patterns for safe, efficient results.

You will measure drilling accuracy, supervise vendor bulk truck drivers and shot helpers, and work with plant management to meet blasting requirements while meeting regulatory and safety obligations.