Blaster Trainee – Field Drilling & Explosives

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Bessemer, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two retirement plans

ESOP

Company matched 401(k)

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc invites applications for a Blaster Trainee to support daily drilling and blasting activities in the field. The role is described as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice, requiring some explosives experience and a willingness to learn under supervision.

Join a majority employee-owned company offering comprehensive benefits, training, and advancement opportunities while contributing to safe, efficient blasting operations across sites.

Qualifications

• MUST have at least two years' experience working with drills and explosives, or previous military experience in explosive handling
• Demonstrates basic blasting problem solving skills
• Able to travel out of town as needed. Must be willing to travel to our northern divisions for paid training, for 6-8 weeks
• 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

Drilling

Education

High School Degree

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc invites applications for a Blaster Trainee to support daily drilling and blasting activities in the field. The role is described as an on-the-job trainee or apprentice, requiring some explosives experience and a willingness to learn under supervision.

Join a majority employee-owned company offering comprehensive benefits, training, and advancement opportunities while contributing to safe, efficient blasting operations across sites.