Explosives Blaster Trainee — Field Construction

Maine Drilling & Blasting; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Training opportunities

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting in Reading, PA is seeking a Blaster Trainee to assist the Blaster with daily drilling and blasting activities. This on-the-job training role is for someone with some explosives experience who wants hands-on field supervision.

You will learn blasting techniques, work with seismographs, help manage supply usage, and support site safety. Must have at least a high school diploma and two years of explosives experience or military explosive handling.

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.
• 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

Travel ability

Safety awareness

Education

High School Degree

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting in Reading, PA is seeking a Blaster Trainee to assist the Blaster with daily drilling and blasting activities. This on-the-job training role is for someone with some explosives experience who wants hands-on field supervision.

You will learn blasting techniques, work with seismographs, help manage supply usage, and support site safety. Must have at least a high school diploma and two years of explosives experience or military explosive handling.