Field Blaster — Explosives & Safety Lead (Travel)

Austin Powder; Ohio; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking qualified Blasters to support multiple U.S. locations. The role involves planning, preparing, and detonating blasts, coordinating with site personnel, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

The Blaster communicates effectively to ensure operations meet customer needs. Ideal candidates will hold a valid blaster license, meet ATF age requirements, and bring experience with initiation systems, laser profiling, and seismographs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 21+ years old as required by ATF.
• Current blaster's license as required by state.
• Experience of all initiation systems, laser profiling, and seismographs.

Responsibilities

• Under direction or as Blaster in Charge, reviews drill patterns and diagrams to meet customer needs.
• Communicates blast details with all personnel on site.
• Prepares and detonates shots safely and successfully.
• Conducts pre/post Shot Safety Audits and documents per policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Hearing ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

21+ years old (ATF requirement)

Blaster's license (state)

Experience with initiation systems, laser profiling, seismographs

Job description

Austin Powder is seeking qualified Blasters to support multiple U.S. locations. The role involves planning, preparing, and detonating blasts, coordinating with site personnel, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

The Blaster communicates effectively to ensure operations meet customer needs. Ideal candidates will hold a valid blaster license, meet ATF age requirements, and bring experience with initiation systems, laser profiling, and seismographs.