Blaster

Dyno Nobel, Inc.; Martinsburg, Univeter (WV, GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Blaster to lead explosive-related projects and ensure safety while delivering innovative blasting solutions. This role involves designing and executing blasts, managing a crew, and maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency. With a commitment to Zero Harm and a supportive work culture, this position offers the opportunity to grow professionally while making a significant impact in the explosives industry. Join a dedicated team that values integrity, continuous improvement, and customer focus.

Benefits

3 Weeks Vacation

12 Paid Holidays

Full Health Benefits

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the explosives industry with supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and customer relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Design and detonate blasts while leading the blast crew and ensuring safety.
• Manage electronic blasting reports and improve service requirements.

Skills

Explosives Industry Experience

Supervisory Skills

Safety Procedures

Customer Relationship Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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.

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, values, commitment to safety, and our people. This makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian-based Incitec Pivot Limited, which has 4,500 employees manufacturing and marketing industrial chemicals and fertilizers worldwide.

What You'll Do

As the Blaster, you will design, layout, prepare, and detonate blasts with correct products, measured quantities, safe application, and effective use of explosives to meet customer and business requirements. You will lead the blast crew and provide on-the-job training to Blasters in Training positions. Other duties include:

• Leading the blast crew on all aspects of blasting, including safety, layout, preparation, and detonation according to business and customer requirements.
• Operating and directing work consistent with company policies, procedures, technical modules, SOPs, and safety policies.
• Using and implementing DN products, applications, competitor products, blasting practices, and mining/quarry principles.
• Understanding and improving service requirements to enhance customer profitability.
• Participating in local Incident Review Boards.
• Managing and completing electronic blasting reports, inventory records, and documentation.
• Using the LAZER system for accurate inventory and product use.
• Designing blast patterns to deliver accurate and efficient outcomes based on requirements.
• Investigating product complaints and poor-performing blasts, escalating support as needed, and reporting findings.
• Promoting Zero Harm by observing safety procedures and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Supporting regional development of expertise in Value-In-Use products and blasting technology.
• Supporting regional and corporate efforts to increase market position and revenue.
• Developing professional relationships with internal and external customers to meet objectives and add value.
• Responding professionally and promptly to problems and requests.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 3 years of related explosives industry experience.
• Over 1 year of progressively responsible professional or technical experience.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Willingness to undergo and pass an ATF background check.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and team-oriented mindset.

What We Offer

• 3 weeks vacation, 12 paid holidays, and PTO days.
• Full health benefits, including HSA contributions and dental plans.
• Up to 4% 401k match plus additional company contributions based on service.
• Tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and supportive coworkers.

Our core values include Zero Harm, valuing people, customer focus, business ownership, community and environmental care, continuous improvement, and integrity in delivering promises.

Dyno Nobel is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.