Blaster

What You’ll Do

• Design, layout, prepare and detonate blasts with correct products, measured quantities, safe application, and effective use of explosives to meet customer and business requirements.
• Lead blast crew and provide on-the-job training to Blasters in Training positions.
• Operate and direct work consistent with company policies and procedures from applicable technical modules, DNA Surface Blasting SOP, work site, regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Use and implement DN products, product applications, competitor’s products, blasting practices, and mining/quarry principles.
• Understand and enhance service requirements to continually improve customer profitability.
• Manage and complete the Electronic Blasting Report, inventory records, and other appropriate documentation.
• Use LAZER system to ensure accurate inventory and use of products.
• Investigate all product complaints and poor performing blasts.
• Escalate investigation to a Blaster II or Blaster III for support as required.
• Report findings to supervisor, and initiate Customer Dissatisfaction Report, if applicable.
• Share results of the investigation with local or regional team to support continuous education of blasters and supervisors.
• Promote Zero Harm by observing safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Support region to develop expert capability in Value-In-Use products and applications, including electronic detonators, Titan emulsions, and blasting improvement technology.
• Support region, Corporate Accounts, and DynoConsult management to increase market position and revenue from customers including DEDA/JV members, independent distribution, and direct sales to support EBIT objectives.
• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years of related explosives industry work (i.e. bulk truck operator, de-watering truck operator).
• 1+ year working experience with progressively increasing professional or technical responsibility.
• Experience as a supervisor is preferred.
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player.

What We Offer

• 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