Licensed Blaster — Explosives Specialist with ESOP Benefits

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc seeks a Licensed Blaster to perform blasting activities at job sites with supervision from Blasting Supervisor or Project Superintendent. The role requires blasting expertise, pre-blast inspections, safety compliance, and cross-state transport of explosives.

DOE salary plus company vehicle; high school diploma and Blaster I/II training; CDL hazmat endorsement; ability to travel; ATF screenings; solid communications and drill operation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of two years experience working with drills and explosives.
• Blaster I training completed; Blaster II training required.
• Valid Blasting Certificate where required by state.
• Good communications skills are necessary.
• Valid CDL with hazmat endorsement; company-qualified driver; clean driving record.
• Ability to travel out of town/state; pass ATF screenings.
• Solid understanding of blasting techniques including design, loading holes, detonators, readings, and securing the blast site.
• Proficiency in all areas of drill operations.

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned blasting activities.
• Acts as a job site blaster under supervision.
• Provides input on blast-related plans to supervisor.
• Identifies blast site problems and resolves with supervision.
• Verifies pre-blast inspections are conducted.
• Performs pre-blast tests and seismograph setup as needed.
• Follows all safety policies and procedures.
• Places supply and material requests as needed.
• Monitors blast pattern relation to digging and reports results.
• Documents use of explosives and completes inventory paperwork.
• Transports explosives across state lines as needed.
• Completes field accounting reports and trip manifests.
• Attends meetings and safety briefings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication skills

Willing to travel

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Maine Drilling & Blasting Inc seeks a Licensed Blaster to perform blasting activities at job sites with supervision from Blasting Supervisor or Project Superintendent. The role requires blasting expertise, pre-blast inspections, safety compliance, and cross-state transport of explosives.

DOE salary plus company vehicle; high school diploma and Blaster I/II training; CDL hazmat endorsement; ability to travel; ATF screenings; solid communications and drill operation skills are essential.