Blaster

Dyno Nobel; Mojave (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative leader in the commercial explosives industry as a Blaster. This role involves designing and executing explosive blasts while ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. You will lead a team, provide training, and develop strong relationships with customers to enhance service delivery. With a commitment to safety and a supportive work culture, this position offers a chance to grow professionally in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for the explosives industry and are eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

12 paid holidays

PTO days

Full health benefits

Employer HSA contributions

Dental plan with orthodontic option

Wellness coaching

Matching 401K

Generous tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in explosives industry or related field.
• Blaster license required; must pass ATF background check.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute explosive blasts safely and effectively.
• Lead blast crew and train new blasters on-site.
• Investigate product complaints and improve blasting practices.

Skills

Explosives technology

Geology

Seismology

Technical sales support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Blaster license

Tools

LAZER system

Job description

The salary range for this position is $60-90K

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 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You’ll Do

As the 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 Service operations Manual to meet customer's 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 positions. Other duties will include:

• Knowledgeable and use practices consistent with company policies and procedures from applicable technical modules, DNA Surface Blasting SOP, worksite task training, regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of Dyno Nobel products, Dyno Nobel product applications, competitor’s products, blasting practices, and mining/quarry industry principles.
• General knowledge and understanding of explosives technology, basic geology, and seismology.
• Ability to competently complete the Electronic Blasting Report, inventory records, and other appropriate documentation.
• Ability to use LAZER system.
• Design the appropriate use of explosives to properly serve the customers.
• Investigate all product complaints and poor performing blasts and report these to the proper plants, regional management, and the Technical Service Resource.
• Support DynoConsult to develop expert capability in Value-In-Use products and applications, including electronic detonators, Titan emulsions, and blasting improvement technology.
• Support region and DynoConsult management to increase market position and revenue from customers including DEDA/JV members, independent distribution, and direct sales to support EBIT objectives.
• Work with the Industry Sales Team on technical sales and marketing support for targeted national/major accounts.
• Develop professional relationships with both internal and external customers to successfully meet objectives and add value for customers, joint ventures, manufacturing sites, and distribution.
• Respond professionally and timely to address problems and business requests.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Blaster license required.
• Minimum of three years of related explosives industry work (i.e. bulk truck operator, de-watering truck operator).
• Experience as a blast crew member is preferred.
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player.

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days.
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available.
• Matching 401K.
• Generous tuition reimbursement program.
• General paid parental leave.
• Friendly and supportive coworkers.

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 & our Environment.

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo.

Deliver on our Promises.

Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.