Explosives Compliance & Safety Inspector

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Westmoreland (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, seeks a Blasting and Explosives Inspector to oversee the safe use of explosives in mining and construction. The role emphasizes reviewing permits, investigating concerns, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include inspections, damage assessment, training support, enforcement actions, and public outreach to explain regulations and address concerns.

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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, seeks a Blasting and Explosives Inspector to oversee the safe use of explosives in mining and construction. The role emphasizes reviewing permits, investigating concerns, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include inspections, damage assessment, training support, enforcement actions, and public outreach to explain regulations and address concerns.