Field Blaster Trainee - Hands-on Explosives

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life Insurance

401(k)

ESOP

PTO

Travel allowance

Training & development

Salary review

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking a Blaster Trainee with experience in explosives handling. The role supports the Blaster in coordinating daily drilling and blasting activities at field sites and provides hands-on learning in blasting techniques on the job.

This entry-level apprenticeship requires prior exposure to explosives and a readiness to travel as needed. The position emphasizes safety, compliance with procedures, and progressive training in production scheduling, site security,

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.
• Able to travel out of town as needed.
• 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 toward 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

Blasting techniques

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc is seeking a Blaster Trainee with experience in explosives handling. The role supports the Blaster in coordinating daily drilling and blasting activities at field sites and provides hands-on learning in blasting techniques on the job.

This entry-level apprenticeship requires prior exposure to explosives and a readiness to travel as needed. The position emphasizes safety, compliance with procedures, and progressive training in production scheduling, site security,