Lead Blaster — Safe, Precise Blasting Operations

Quick-Supply-Company; Snow Camp (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flex spending

Job summary

Quick Supply Co. in North Carolina seeks a Blaster to lead or assist the design, layout, preparation and detonation of blasts at customer locations, with safety and compliance as the top priority.

You will coordinate with blast crews, develop site-specific blast plans, verify drill patterns, and complete field reports while working outdoors in all weather and meeting demanding customer objectives. Strong communication with site managers and customers is essential to build lasting partnerships.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years blasting experience in the explosives industry.
• Must possess a current Blasting License.
• Must meet ATF eligibility requirements as Employee Possessor.
• Ability to lead effectively and communicate professionally.
• Efficient with Microsoft Outlook, blasting software and equipment.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions and perform physically strenuous work on a daily basis, including lifting 50+ pounds of product and material, pulling hoses, stooping, bending, climbing, shoveling.
• Ability to obtain CDL with Hazmat/Tanker endorsements to support site operations.
• Available to work long hours as needed to meet customer objectives.

Responsibilities

• Safety and compliance are the first priority in daily blasting duties.
• Develop the blast plan to maximize performance and meet customer requirements.
• Lead or participate in blast crew meetings to coordinate responsibilities and safety protocols.
• Work with the crew to verify performance and provide feedback.
• Review drill logs to verify drill patterns.
• Load explosives in blast holes by hand and direct drivers to load from bulk trucks.
• Verify pre-blast inspections for a safe blast area and successful detonation.
• Detonate blast as Blaster-in-Charge.
• Complete field blast reports and magazine inventory reports.
• Communicate with site managers and customers to build partnerships.
• Additional duties to provide optimal blasting services.

Skills

Blasting experience

Leadership

Professional communication

Safety compliance

Microsoft Outlook

Education

Blasting License

CDL with Hazmat/Tanker endorsements

Job description

Quick Supply Co. in North Carolina seeks a Blaster to lead or assist the design, layout, preparation and detonation of blasts at customer locations, with safety and compliance as the top priority.

You will coordinate with blast crews, develop site-specific blast plans, verify drill patterns, and complete field reports while working outdoors in all weather and meeting demanding customer objectives. Strong communication with site managers and customers is essential to build lasting partnerships.