Field Drilling & Blasting Manager — Lead Safe, Efficient Blasts

Energy Jobline ZR; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Specialized Blasting Services (SBS) seeks an experienced on-site Manager to lead drilling and blasting operations in a surface mining setting. You will supervise a crew of 4–7, coordinate drill layouts, timing, and powder factors, and work closely with mine personnel and contractors to ensure safe, efficient blast execution.

You will contribute field-based input on fragmentation, geology changes, and drill performance while maintaining a strong safety culture and high productivity.

Qualifications

• Experience leading drilling and blasting operations in surface mining.
• Ability to supervise a crew of 4–7 people in field conditions.
• Knowledge of MSHA/OSHA safety standards and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead field execution including layout, loading, tie-ins, and shot initiation.
• Monitor production rates, drilling accuracy and blast performance.
• Support and enforce safety standards; lead pre-blast meetings and hazard assessments.
• Lead and support a crew of drillers, blasters, and laborers; assign tasks and ensure tools and supplies are available.
• Implement blast designs and adjust as needed to optimize fragmentation and cost.

Skills

Field leadership

Drilling & blasting

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Client communication

Job description

Specialized Blasting Services (SBS) seeks an experienced on-site Manager to lead drilling and blasting operations in a surface mining setting. You will supervise a crew of 4–7, coordinate drill layouts, timing, and powder factors, and work closely with mine personnel and contractors to ensure safe, efficient blast execution.

You will contribute field-based input on fragmentation, geology changes, and drill performance while maintaining a strong safety culture and high productivity.