Senior Blaster: Field Operations Lead & Explosives Expert

AUSTIN POWDER COMPANY; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder Company seeks an experienced blasting professional to manage field operations at customer sites in Midland, TX. You will oversee blast activities, ensure safety, coordinate with sales and operations, and uphold regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive blasting experience, CDL with hazmat endorsement, and related certifications. You will lead teams, manage paperwork, and maintain equipment and inventory while delivering top customer service.

Qualifications

• 21+ years old as required by ATF
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 5 years of certified blasting experience
• Must be technically capable of blasting any quarry or mine serviced by the location
• Must possess certifications upon hire or within 12 months: Austin Powder Blasting Certification State Blaster’s License, as required
• CDL Class A with Hazmat endorsements – preferred MSHA Safety First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by complying with MSHA, OSHA, ATF, & DOT regulations within the work area.
• Reviews drill patterns and diagrams, determines product and shot layout necessary to meet customer needs.
• Prepares designated area for blasting including verification of blast shelter, blast equipment, drill pattern stemming, face, and blast area.
• Supervises personnel at the customer site/blast area.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with the current customer base to increase market share and ensure growth, including pricing or budget controls.
• Communicates blast details with all personnel on job site and performs duties necessary to prepare and detonate shot.
• Conducts Pre/Post Shot Safety Audit at every shot service event.
• Completes necessary paperwork/shot report documentation as per Austin Powder policy.
• Ensures Austin Powder is compliant with customers’ policies/procedures.
• Coordinates handling of all customer issues, blast area incidents, and public concerns related to the event with APC personnel.
• Communicates regularly with the sales representative and/or Location Manager regarding customer accounts, as required by the location.
• Complies with inventory management procedures.
• Completes and maintains necessary paperwork or software programs as required by company policies and procedures, DOT, or other agencies.
• Maintains current working knowledge of vehicles and equipment used in shot service.
• Manages daily operations to ensure assets are maintained and operated safely and professionally at the customer’s site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety compliance

Drill patterns

Supervision

Blast software

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

5+ years blasting experience

State Blaster’s License / Austin Powder Certification

CDL Class A with Hazmat endorsements

Tools

2D Profiler

ABS

Seismograph

GPS

Electronic Blast Report

Job description

Austin Powder Company seeks an experienced blasting professional to manage field operations at customer sites in Midland, TX. You will oversee blast activities, ensure safety, coordinate with sales and operations, and uphold regulatory compliance.

The role requires extensive blasting experience, CDL with hazmat endorsement, and related certifications. You will lead teams, manage paperwork, and maintain equipment and inventory while delivering top customer service.