Blaster - Field Detonations & Safety Expert

Austin Powder; Suisun City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking a Blaster to perform field tests, read drill patterns, and determine shot layouts while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance on client sites. You will detonate shots, conduct pre/post safety audits, and document activities, coordinating with APC personnel and the Location Manager to address customer issues and public concerns.

Requirements include a high school diploma, state blaster license, 21+ years old, and knowledge of initiation systems, laser profiling,

Qualifications

• Must meet all state and federal explosive laws and qualify as ATF explosive possessor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work at active mining sites in varied weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Review drill patterns and diagrams to determine shot layout required.
• Coordinate detonation of shots and perform pre/post safety audits.
• Maintain required documentation and ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate handling of customer issues and public concerns with APC personnel.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety-focused

Reading diagrams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Initiation systems

Laser profiling

Seismographs

Job description

Austin Powder is seeking a Blaster to perform field tests, read drill patterns, and determine shot layouts while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance on client sites. You will detonate shots, conduct pre/post safety audits, and document activities, coordinating with APC personnel and the Location Manager to address customer issues and public concerns.

Requirements include a high school diploma, state blaster license, 21+ years old, and knowledge of initiation systems, laser profiling,