Senior Blaster: Field Operations Leader

Austin Powder; Columbus (IN); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Austin Powder is seeking a Senior Blaster to manage location assets and personnel at the customer site, ensuring safety and meeting customer requirements as part of the location's strategic plan. The Senior Blaster reports to the Operations Manager and coordinates with the sales representative and Location Manager to maintain strong customer relationships and ensure efficient blast operations across sites.

This role requires day-to-day oversight of blasting activities, adherence to regulatory

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• 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 work 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 the handling of all customer issues, blast area incidents, and/or public concerns related to the event with appropriate APC personnel.
• Communicates regularly with the sales representative and/or Location Manager regarding customer accounts, as required by the location.
• Complies with Austin Powder Company inventory management procedures.
• Completes and maintains necessary paperwork or software programs as required by company policies and procedures, Department of Transportation, or other federal or state agencies.
• Maintains current working knowledge of vehicles and equipment used in shot service.
• Manages daily operations to ensure assets are maintained and operated in a safe, professional manner at the customer's site.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Math & calculations

Problem solving

Reading & comprehension

Safety rules interpretation

Blasting software

Formation

High school diploma or GED

ATF age requirement 21+

5 years blasting experience

Austin Powder Certification

State Blaster's License

CDL Class A w Hazmat - preferred

MSHA Safety

First Aid Certification

Outils

2D Profiler

ABS

Seismograph

GPS

Electronic Blast Report

Description du poste

Austin Powder is seeking a Senior Blaster to manage location assets and personnel at the customer site, ensuring safety and meeting customer requirements as part of the location's strategic plan. The Senior Blaster reports to the Operations Manager and coordinates with the sales representative and Location Manager to maintain strong customer relationships and ensure efficient blast operations across sites.

This role requires day-to-day oversight of blasting activities, adherence to regulatory