Senior Explosives Engineer: Mine Blasting Strategy & Safety

Martin Marietta; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobvite, Inc. is seeking a Senior Explosives Engineer to join the Enterprise Explosives Engineering group, focusing on safe, efficient drilling and blasting for mine-to-mill cost reduction in the Midwest. You will align blast designs with mine plans and mentor blasters across underground mines.

The role requires a mining or explosives engineering degree, 5+ years of explosives experience, and strong regulatory knowledge (MSHA/ATF). Travel up to 50% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining or Explosives Engineering.
• 5+ years of explosives and mining operations experience.
• Knowledge of MSHA and ATF regulations.

Responsibilities

• Align blast layouts with mine plans to hit KPIs.
• Mitigate impacts to neighbors and community with vendors/site mgmt.
• Uphold drilling/blasting regulations and company policy.
• Train and mentor blasters at underground mines.
• Administer KPIs: drill/blast, oversize, equipment cycles, crushing rates.
• Manage projects and develop explosives applications to improve production.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Independent problem solving

Strong communication skills

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining or Explosives Engineering

Tools

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

3D blast design software

Mine planning software

Drone piloting (preferred)

Job description

Jobvite, Inc. is seeking a Senior Explosives Engineer to join the Enterprise Explosives Engineering group, focusing on safe, efficient drilling and blasting for mine-to-mill cost reduction in the Midwest. You will align blast designs with mine plans and mentor blasters across underground mines.

The role requires a mining or explosives engineering degree, 5+ years of explosives experience, and strong regulatory knowledge (MSHA/ATF). Travel up to 50% is expected.