Field Blaster & Safety Lead

Austin Powder; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Travel to customer locations

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking a Blaster to conduct field tests and determine explosive needs for job sites. You will read drill patterns, communicate with crew, and arrange detonation while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsible for documenting all procedures and ensuring compliance with customer policies. The role requires a current blaster's license, ATF compliance, and familiarity 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 with initiation systems, laser profiling and seismographs.

Responsibilities

• Review drill patterns and determine shot layout to meet customer needs.
• Communicate blast details with all personnel on site.
• Prepare and detonate shots safely and successfully.
• Conduct pre/post Shot Safety Audits per policy.
• Coordinate handling of customer issues and public concerns.
• Maintain safety and regulatory compliance on site and during transit.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Outdoor work suitability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ATF blaster license (21+)

Experience with blasting operations

Tools

Initiation systems

Laser profiling

Seismographs

Job description

Austin Powder is seeking a Blaster to conduct field tests and determine explosive needs for job sites. You will read drill patterns, communicate with crew, and arrange detonation while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsible for documenting all procedures and ensuring compliance with customer policies. The role requires a current blaster's license, ATF compliance, and familiarity with initiation systems, laser profiling, and seismographs.