Blaster

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; Washington; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY is seeking a Blaster to review drill patterns, ensure safety compliance, and communicate with job site personnel. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and a current blaster's license, along with experience in handling explosives and working in active mining environments.

The role requires physical endurance to lift heavy product loads and attention to safety regulations. Candidates must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and comply with all federal explosive laws.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old as required by ATF.
• Experience with laser profiling.
• Ability to operate controls and tools.

Responsibilities

• Reviews drill patterns and diagrams.
• Communicates blast details with personnel.
• Conducts pre/post Shot Safety Audits.

Skills

Comply with explosive laws

Clear verbal and written communication

Listening in active mining environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Blaster's license

Tools

Initiation systems

Seismographs

Job description

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Under direction or in position of Blaster in Charge, reviews drill patterns and diagrams, determines product and shot layout necessary to meet customer needs. Communicates blast details with all personnel on job site. Performs duties necessary to prepare and detonate a shot safely and successfully. Conducts pre/post Shot Safety Audits and documentation per Austin’s policy on all shot service events. Ensures the shot crew complies with customers’ policies/procedures, coordinates the handling of all customer issues, blast area incidents, and/or public concerns related to the event with appropriate APC personnel. Communicates regularly with the sales representative and/or Location Manager regarding customer accounts. Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by assuring compliance at the location, at customer sites, and during transit as required by regulation and company policy. Complies with APC inventory management procedures. Completes and maintains necessary paperwork or software programs as required by company policies and procedures, Department of Transportation, or other federal or state agencies. Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 21+ years old as required by ATF
• Current blaster's license as required by state
• Experience with initiation systems, laser profiling, and seismographs

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Must meet requirements of all state and federal explosive laws and qualify as an ATF explosive possessor
• Ability to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to audibly hear and respond to the work environment of an active mining site

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Ability to work outside in all weather conditions and outdoor climate and terrain. Exposure to dust, noise, oils and other mining elements. Position requires the ability to walk, stand, stoop, kneel and hand/finger dexterity to operate controls/tools. Loads and unloads 40–60 pound product bags or boxes from company trucks. Unloading may require repeatedly carrying product/boxes. Location travel is required to customer location within LLC’s geographic area.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affitative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abided by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiry about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.