Blasting Trainee — Construction Field Explosives

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Two retirement plans

Company 401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Blaster Trainee to assist in coordinating daily drilling and blasting activities in the field. This on-the-job training role requires some explosives experience and offers growth as a professional in blasting techniques.

The position emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and collaboration with the Blaster to manage production schedules and site security. Candidates should be able to travel and obtain blasting licenses as needed.

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 experience

Drilling coordination

Education

High School Degree

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Blaster Trainee to assist in coordinating daily drilling and blasting activities in the field. This on-the-job training role requires some explosives experience and offers growth as a professional in blasting techniques.

The position emphasizes safety, adherence to procedures, and collaboration with the Blaster to manage production schedules and site security. Candidates should be able to travel and obtain blasting licenses as needed.