Blaster

Job Brief 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.
Who We Are Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry.
We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.
Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE.
This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.
Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited.
IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.
What You’ll Do As the Blaster Supervisor, 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).
You will supervisor all aspects of blast crew.
Other duties will include: 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 DN products, DN product applications, competitor’s products, blasting practices, and mining\quarry principles.
Thorough knowledge and understanding explosives technology, basic geology, and seismology.
Ability to competently complete the Electronic Blasting Report, inventory records, and other appropriate documentation.
Ability to use LAZER system.
Design the appropriate use of explosives to properly the customers.
Investigate all product complaints and poor performing blasts and report these to the proper plants, regional management and the Technical Service Resource.
Promoting Zero Harm by observing safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses 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.
What We’re Looking For: Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
3+ years of 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.
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 Think Customer.
Everyone.
Every day Treat the Business as our Own Care for the Community & our Environment Challenge & Improve the Status Quo Deliver on our Promises Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.