Blaster Trainee - Quarry Explosives & Drilling

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Blaster Trainee to assist the Blaster with coordinating daily drilling and blasting activities in the field. This on-the-job trainee position provides hands-on learning of blasting techniques and safety practices.

Requirements include a high school degree and at least two years of experience with drills and explosives, or prior military explosive-handling experience. Must be willing to travel and to obtain blasting licenses. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.
• 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

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Blaster Trainee to assist the Blaster with coordinating daily drilling and blasting activities in the field. This on-the-job trainee position provides hands-on learning of blasting techniques and safety practices.

Requirements include a high school degree and at least two years of experience with drills and explosives, or prior military explosive-handling experience. Must be willing to travel and to obtain blasting licenses. Equal Opportunity Employer.