Explosives Compliance & Safety Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 3 days per week

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Blasting and Explosives Inspector to regulate storage, handling, and use of explosives within mining and construction. The role involves inspecting sites, reviewing permits, investigating concerns, and enforcing regulations to ensure safe blasting practices.

You will lead outreach to explosives users, support training, and may telework part-time up to three days per week.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in the handling and use of explosives, including a minimum of two years as a lead blaster, blasting foreman or blasting operations supervisor.
• A bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Responsibilities

• Permit review: Examine permit applications, draft letters, enter data, and verify compliance with regulations.
• Site inspection: Inspect surface sites to regulate explosive storage, sales, and use.
• Damage assessment: Survey structures, analyze blasting energy levels, and determine probable causes of damage.
• Training assistance: Support training courses and provide guidance to explosives users on safe practices.
• Enforcement procedures: Issue orders, complete investigations, and represent the department at hearings.
• Public engagement: Meet with citizens and explosives users to explain regulations and address concerns.

Skills

Explosives handling

Lead blaster experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Blasting and Explosives Inspector to regulate storage, handling, and use of explosives within mining and construction. The role involves inspecting sites, reviewing permits, investigating concerns, and enforcing regulations to ensure safe blasting practices.

You will lead outreach to explosives users, support training, and may telework part-time up to three days per week.