Blaster Apprentice – Explosives & Field Safety

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Town of Argyle (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking a Blaster Trainee-Constrution to support daily drilling and blasting activities at project sites. This on-the-job trainee role is suitable for someone with some explosives experience and a willingness to learn blasting techniques under supervision.

The position offers pay at $25/hr and up based on DOE, plus a daily travel stipend, with full company benefits and opportunity for hands-on training in safety, scheduling, and explosive handling.

Qualifications

• MUST have at least two years' experience working with drills and explosives, or prior military experience in explosive handling.
• Demonstrates basic blasting problem solving skills.
• Able to travel out of town as needed.
• Ability to obtain blasting licenses.
• Must be able to pass ATF screenings.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Blaster in charge with coordinating daily drilling & blasting activities.
• Trains to be proficient in all areas of blasting techniques.
• Develops a solid understanding of proper explosives product use and various applications.
• Assists the Blaster with maintaining the daily blasting production schedule.
• Assists the Blaster with site security.
• Understands and follows company safety policies and procedures and performs work in a safe manner.
• Attends company meetings as required.
• Participates in daily heads-up meetings.
• Assists Blaster with setting up seismographs and works towards proficiency with use.
• Assists Blaster with drill pattern layout and setup and reviews this with the drill operator.
• Assists Blaster with monitoring the relationship between blast pattern and type of digging.
• Assists Blaster with accounting for explosives and drill supply usage and inventory.
• May transport explosives across state lines.
• May complete trip manifest, shot reports, cost sheets and related paperwork as required.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Explosives handling

Blasting problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

High School Degree

Tools

Drill equipment

Seismograph setup

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking a Blaster Trainee-Constrution to support daily drilling and blasting activities at project sites. This on-the-job trainee role is suitable for someone with some explosives experience and a willingness to learn blasting techniques under supervision.

The position offers pay at $25/hr and up based on DOE, plus a daily travel stipend, with full company benefits and opportunity for hands-on training in safety, scheduling, and explosive handling.