Sr. Blaster

Austin Norge AS; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Powder is seeking a Sr. Blaster to operate on client sites in Davenport, IA. The role involves supervising blasting operations, coordinating with crew and customer teams, and ensuring safety in outdoor environments under MSHA and ATF guidelines.

The position requires 5+ years blasting experience, various certifications, and the ability to work with blasting software and equipment on site. Candidates should be prepared to pass safety audits and maintain compliance with client policies.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Reviews drill patterns and diagrams, determines product and shot layout 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 current customer base to increase market share and ensure growth, including pricing or budget controls.
• Communicates blast details with all personnel on site and prepares detonation of shot.
• Conducts Pre/Post Shot Safety Audit at every shot service event.
• Completes paperwork/shot reports per Austin Powder policy and ensures compliance with customer policies.
• Coordinates handling of customer issues and incidents with APC personnel.
• Maintains daily operations to ensure assets are maintained and operated safely at the customer site.

Skills

Blasting safety

Reading safety docs

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma

Austin Powder Blasting Certification

State Blaster’s License

CDL Class A with Hazmat

MSHA Safety

First Aid Certification

Tools

2D Profiler

ABS

Seismograph

Global Position System

Electronic Blast Report

Job description

## Sr. BlasterApplylocations: Davenport, IAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100222**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 Affirmative Action Employer 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.