Explosives Blaster Trainee — Field Construction

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESOP

401(k) match

Training opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Blaster Trainee to support daily drilling and blasting activities in the field. This on‑the‑job training role is designed to learn blasting supervision and requires some explosives experience.

The position offers hands‑on learning opportunities, safety training, and potential career growth within a majority employee‑owned company. Expect travel and fieldwork in diverse environments as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years' experience working with drills and explosives.
• Military experience in explosive handling is acceptable.
• Willing to travel out of town.

Responsibilities

• Assists Blaster in charge with coordinating daily drilling & blasting activities.
• Trains to be proficient in all blasting techniques.
• Develops understanding of explosives product use and applications.
• Maintains the daily blasting production schedule.
• Assists Blaster with site security and safety compliance.
• Attends company meetings and participates in daily heads‑up meetings.
• Assists with set‑up of drill patterns and proofing their alignment with operators.

Skills

Explosives handling experience

Drill operation experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc. is seeking a Blaster Trainee to support daily drilling and blasting activities in the field. This on‑the‑job training role is designed to learn blasting supervision and requires some explosives experience.

The position offers hands‑on learning opportunities, safety training, and potential career growth within a majority employee‑owned company. Expect travel and fieldwork in diverse environments as part of the role.