Sr. Blaster

Austin Powder; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking a blasting supervisor to oversee field operations at customer sites in the United States. You will ensure safety compliance, plan blast layouts, and supervise crew activities while coordinating with sales and location management.

The role requires blasting certification and state licenses, plus 5+ years of blasting experience. You will handle paperwork, dashboards, and reporting while maintaining equipment and ensuring adherence to company policies and federal

Qualifications

• High school or GED required; ATF rules apply.
• Austin Powder blasting certification and state licenses required or to be obtained.
• CDL Class A with Hazmat preferred; MSHA safety and first aid certifications are expected.
• 5+ years of certified blasting experience is required.
• Ability to operate blasting software and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment complying with MSHA, OSHA, ATF, and DOT regulations.
• Review drill patterns and layouts to meet customer needs and prepare blast areas.
• Supervise personnel at customer sites and coordinate with APC personnel.
• Prepare necessary paperwork and blast reports; ensure compliance with customer policies.
• Communicate blast details with on-site staff and sales/Location Manager.
• Conduct pre/post shot safety audits and maintain equipment knowledge.
• Manage daily operations to keep assets safe and functional at the site.

Skills

Math basics

Problem solving

Instruction interpretation

Safety docs reading

Blasting software

Education

High school or GED

Austin Powder Blasting Certification

State Blaster's License

CDL Class A w/ Hazmat

MSHA Safety

First Aid Certification

Tools

2D Profiler

ABS

Seismograph

GPS

Electronic Blast Report

Job description

Join the Family - Come work for an exciting company offering great benefits, challenging opportunities, and colleagues who feel more like family.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• 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.
• Performs all necessary duties to prepare 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.

Education and Experience

• 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:
• Austin Powder Company Blasting Certification
• State Blaster's License, as required.
• CDL Class A with Hazmat endorsements - preferred
• MSHA Safety
• First Aid Certification

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, product bulletins, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to proficiently operate blasting software and equipment including: 2D Profiler, ABS, Seismograph, Global Position System, Electronic Blast Report.

Work Environment

This position involves working in the great outdoors in all-weather conditions, lifting and carrying approximately 50 pounds and doing a variety of hands‑on physical tasks. This position will be exposed to dust, noise, oil and other mining elements.

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Aff - and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E‑Verify.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.