Blasting Design Engineer – Drone & Data-Driven

Luck Companies; Kershaw (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Luck Companies is seeking a blasting specialist to design and execute blasting operations in a heavy‑industry site. You will use drone‑collected survey data, MWD metrics, and georeferenced 3D rock mass models to optimize blast geometry and improve fragmentation outcomes.

Responsibilities include loading blasts, analyzing post‑blast results, and maintaining precise records while ensuring strict safety and regulatory compliance. Collaboration with drillers and site leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with blasting/mining training.
• Minimum 2 years blasting experience in pit development and familiarity with blast design software/MWD data.
• Experience with fragmentation analysis tools and georeferenced modeling workflows is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design blasts using drone survey data, blasting software, and georeferenced 3D rock mass models to optimize burden, spacing and blast geometry.
• Leverage MWD data to characterize rock mass variability and refine charge designs before loading.
• Use fragmentation analysis software to evaluate post-blast muck pile results and document findings for continuous improvement.
• Integrate georeferenced blast hole data and rock strength models into blast design workflows.
• Prepare, load, and initiate blasts in accordance with project specs and safety procedures.
• Coordinate blasting activities with site leadership to minimize disruptions and maintain safe zones.
• Conduct pre-blast and post-blast inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain blasting records, logs, and digital reports including MWD exports and maps.
• Assist with explosives storage, transportation, and inventory management; ensure proper documentation and security.

Skills

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical blasting/mining training

Tools

Blast design software

MWD data platforms

Fragmentation analysis tools

Georeferenced 3D rock mass modeling

Excel

Word/Outlook

Job description

Luck Companies is seeking a blasting specialist to design and execute blasting operations in a heavy‑industry site. You will use drone‑collected survey data, MWD metrics, and georeferenced 3D rock mass models to optimize blast geometry and improve fragmentation outcomes.

Responsibilities include loading blasts, analyzing post‑blast results, and maintaining precise records while ensuring strict safety and regulatory compliance. Collaboration with drillers and site leadership is essential.