Blaster

About the role

As a Blaster of distribution, you will design, layout, prepare and detonate planned explosive related blasts with correct products, measured quantities, safe application, and effective use of explosives in alignment with Service Operations Manual to meet customer's requirements at locations serviced by DNA (Dyno Nobel Americas).

Responsibilities

• Supervisor all aspects of blast crew.
• Proficient knowledge and use practices consistent with company policies and procedures from applicable technical modules, DNA Surface Blasting SOP, work site, regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of Dyno Nobel products, product applications, competitor’s products, blasting practices, and mining/quarry principles.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding explosives technology, basic geology, and seismology.
• Competent completion of the Electronic Blasting Report, inventory records, and other appropriate documentation.
• Ability to use LAZER system.
• Design the appropriate use of explosives to properly serve the customers.
• Investigate all product complaints and poor performing blasts and report these to the proper plants, regional management and the Technical Service Resource.
• Promote Zero Harm by observing safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Support DynoConsult to develop expert capability in Value-In-Use products and applications, including electronic detonators, Titan emulsions and blasting improvement technology.
• Support region and DynoConsult management to increase market position and revenue from customers including DEDA/JV members, independent distribution and direct sales to support EBIT objectives.
• Work with the Industry Sales Team on technical sales and marketing support for targeted national / major accounts.
• Develop professional relationships with both internal and external customers to successfully meet objectives and add value for customers, joint ventures, manufacturing sites and distribution.
• Respond professionally and timely to address problems and business requests.
• Understand and enhance service requirements to continually improve customer profitability.

Requirements

• 3+ years of related explosives industry work (i.e. bulk truck operator, de-watering truck operator), and may include a year in a Blaster II position.
• 2+ years working experience with progressively increasing professional or technical responsibility.
• People management skills including leadership, performance management and coaching.
• Experience as a supervisor is preferred.
• Mandatory to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player.

Skills

• Proficient knowledge and use practices consistent with company policies and procedures from applicable technical modules, DNA Surface Blasting SOP, work site, regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of Dyno Nobel products, product applications, competitor’s products, blasting practices, and mining/quarry principles.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding explosives technology, basic geology, and seismology.
• Competent completion of the Electronic Blasting Report, inventory records, and other appropriate documentation.
• Ability to use LAZER system.
• Design the appropriate use of explosives to properly serve the customers.
• Investigate all product complaints and poor performing blasts and report these to the proper plants, regional management and the Technical Service Resource.
• Promote Zero Harm by observing safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.
• Support DynoConsult to develop expert capability in Value-In-Use products and applications, including electronic detonators, Titan emulsions and blasting improvement technology.
• Support region and DynoConsult management to increase market position and revenue from customers including DEDA/JV members, independent distribution and direct sales to support EBIT objectives.
• Work with the Industry Sales Team on technical sales and marketing support for targeted national / major accounts.
• Develop professional relationships with both internal and external customers to successfully meet objectives and add value for customers, joint ventures, manufacturing sites and distribution.
• Respond professionally and timely to address problems and business requests.
• Understand and enhance service requirements to continually improve customer profitability.

Benefits

• 3 weeks vacation time + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers
• Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere
• Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward
• Treat the Business as our Own
• Care for the Community & our Environment
• Challenge & Improve the Status Quo
• Deliver on our Promises

Pay

• Not specified

Schedule

• Not specified