Construction Blaster

Dyno Nobel Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation + 12 holidays + PTO

Health benefits including HSA

401k match with company contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Supportive coworkers

Job summary

Dyno Nobel is seeking a Construction Blaster in Salt Lake City, Utah to design, lay out, coordinate, and lead crews for detonation on construction projects, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

You will participate in blast reviews, optimize blasting performance, and provide technical support for Dyno Nobel products while advancing technology deployment on the jobsite. This role requires extensive travel and on-site work across projects.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree preferred; 5+ years blasting/technical experience acceptable in lieu
• 5+ years of civil/construction surface blasting experience
• Experience with vibration sensitive blast designs
• Ability to read engineered drawings
• Willingness to travel extensively and work on-site 3-4 months at a time
• Knowledge of ATF, OSHA and local regulations with the ability to obtain blasting permits
• Must pass ATF background check to be a possessor of explosives
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Positive attitude and team player

Responsibilities

• Lead blasts with safety, layout, preparation and detonation per client and Dyno Nobel requirements
• Negotiate design upgrades with blasting inspectors, owners and contractors
• Coordinate blast reviews and optimization initiatives to improve profitability
• Provide technical and training support for Dyno Nobel products and investigate blast issues
• Roll out and support new blasting technology and tools
• Act as technical consultant/product manager for heavy civil projects
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

Skills

Blasting experience

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

4-year degree preferred

5+ years blasting/technical experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

What You’ll Do

As a Construction Blaster, you will safely design, layout, coordinate, lead crews and or serve as blaster in charge to detonate blasts within the construction. You will participate in blast review and blast optimization initiatives to achieve higher profits for Dyno Nobel & Customer. Other duties include:

• Negotiate design upgrades with blasting inspectors, owners, contractors or other stakeholders industry.
• Ensure local regulations and other job specific rules are adhered to. Serve as subject matter expert as needed per contract. Forecast and advise stakeholders with product demand projections.
• Advise stakeholders with product demand projections. Provide technical and training support of Dyno Nobel products and investigate, poor blast performance, product misfires and general complaints.
• Roll out and support of new technology.
• Multiple responsibilities depending on the project: Technical consultant, product application support, blasting supervisor, lead blaster & blast optimization specialist
• Lead blast crew with accountability of all aspects of blast including, safety, layout, preparation and detonation according to business and customer requirements.
• Act as a coach and support blaster learning and development
• Act as technical consultant/ product manager in support of heavy civil projects
• Operate and direct work consistent with company policies and procedures from applicable technical modules, DNA Surface Blasting SOP, Explosives Management System, work site, regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Use and implementation of DN products, product applications, competitor’s products, blasting practices, and mining\quarry principles.
• Support regions to develop expert capability in Value-In-Use products and applications, including electronic detonators, Titan emulsions and blasting improvement technology.
• Coordinate efficient product inventory and ordering processes to ensure prompt customer delivery as required.
• Understand and enhance service requirements to continually improve customer profitability.
• Manage and complete the Electronic Blasting Report, inventory records, and other appropriate documentation.

What We’re Looking For:

• 4-year degree preferred. 5 years blasting and or technical experience in lieu of degree, acceptabl
• 5+ years of civil/ construction surface blasting.
• Experience with Vibration sensitive blast designs
• Demonstrated experience in project management.
• Must be willing to travel extensively and work on site jobs 3-4 months at a time
• Experience in reading engineered drawings
• Ability to trouble shoot product & shot design performance and communicate solutions
• Demonstrated knowledge of ATF, OSHA and local regulations with the ability to submit and acquire blasting permits with local and state jurisdictions
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
• Must be at least 21 years of age .
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks vacation time + 12 paid holidays +PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.*