Explosives Blaster (Greencastle, PA)

Orica Limited; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription Drug plans

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Sick & Safe Time

Job summary

Orica Limited is looking for an Explosives Blaster in Greencastle, PA. The role involves loading and firing blasts, and ensuring safety for both employees and customers. Ideal candidates should have 1-3 years of blasting experience, knowledge of detonators, and a high school diploma or equivalent.

With a competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $105,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans, this position offers growth within a diverse and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-3 years of blasting experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of non-electric and electronic detonators.
• Good understanding of mining, quarry, and construction regulations.

Responsibilities

• Daily loading and firing of blasts.
• Building customer relationships.
• Ensuring safety of employees and customers.

Skills

Blasting experience

Knowledge of detonators

Understanding of mining regulations

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Blaster license

Job description

Explosives Blaster (Greencastle, PA)

Company: Orica

About the role - Explosives Blaster (Greencastle, PA)

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for an Explosives Blaster within our Orica USA Commercial team. The Explosives Blaster is responsible for the daily loading and firing of blasts and for providing support, mentoring, and developing the skills of the team to meet the needs of mining services in accordance with agreed goals for the business. This position requires building customer relationships and working at customers' sites for Orica to provide products or services and promote the organization through safe, professional, and efficient contact with the customer.

Relocation assistance may be offered for qualified candidates.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Early morning starts
• Local driving up to 3 hours from Greencastle, PA

What you will be doing

• Ensure the safety and protection of the Orica employees, customers, the public, and security
• Creating and maintaining a culture of employee empowerment, involvement, and continuous improvement
• Setting and communicating targets and results to all team members
• To deliver the total load service operational requirements to the volume, service type, and quality specified by the business and/or marketing to satisfy customer expectations
• Ensuring compliance with quality specifications
• Assisting in establishing and maintaining quality assurance procedures
• Maximizing asset utilization and availability within agreed customer service levels
• Contributing to project scopes with the customer and site managers
• Attend daily planning meetings as required
• This role does require the individual to be flexible around priorities, as these may change rapidly

What you will bring

• Minimum 1-3 years of blasting experience, including demonstrated blasting talent
• Knowledge of both non-electric and electronic detonators, along with experience with both packaged and bulk explosives
• Good knowledge and understanding of mining, quarry, and construction regulations
• Basic computer skills preferred, including the ability/willingness to learn

Physical requirements

• The work environment involves being outside in all types of weather and bench conditions
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds and carry 50 pounds or more of product or materials.
• Requires the ability to load product, pull large hoses, fill drilled holes, and climb on and off trucks.
• Frequent shoveling of gravel to fill drilled holes throughout the day.
• Regular pushing and pulling while working with equipment.
• Other physical activities include frequent bending, squatting, and general mobility throughout the workday.
• May require extended work hours and the ability to manage moderate physical demands in a fast-paced environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Blaster license preferred with the ability to acquire locally
• Experience in quarry blasting is a plus

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture.

Compensation

• Annual Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000
• Eligible for the annual short-term incentive plan
• Company Truck

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
• Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Company provided Maternity Leave
• Company provided Bonding Leave
• Paid Sick & Safe Time
• Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a Drug-free workplace.