Blaster

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Job Description

Job Description

EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED - ONLY BLASTERS SHOULD APPLY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Blaster

Location: North Antelope Rochelle Mine

Position: 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 WESCO. Lead blast crew and provide on-the-job training. 

Experience: EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED - ONLY BLASTERS SHOULD APPLY.

Technical Requirements:

-Advanced computer skills

-Knowledge of the Dyno Nobel electronic initiation system but not required. Will provide on-the-job training

-Maintain current blasting licenses along with any certifications required by federal, state and county entities

-Must satisfy the requirements for a “possessor of explosives” as defined by the B.A.T.F.

Essential Functions:

-Practices behavior consistent with company policies and procedures from applicable technical modules, all company SOP, work site, regulatory and safety policies, and procedures.

-Thorough knowledge of products, product applications, blasting practices, and mining\quarry\construction principles.

-General knowledge and understanding explosives technology, basic geology, and seismology.

-Design the appropriate use of explosives to properly fit the customers.

-Able to manage any unusual blasting scenarios

-Responsible for the day-to-day management of blasting crew, all inventory records, and other appropriate documentation required at site.

-Ability to step in to manager role as required

-Lead blast crew while providing on-the-job training

-Investigate all product complaints and poor performing blasts and report these to management and the Technical Service Resource.

-Safety focus at all times. Report potentially unsafe conditions. Use equipment and materials properly.

-Develop professional relationships with customers. Participate in customer safety processes

-Understand and enhance service requirements to continually improve customer profitability

Working Environment: Must be able to work primarily outdoors in all weather conditions of temperature and climate. Physically travel between offices and remote field locations. Must wear personal protective equipment where required. May require lifting of up to 60 lbs.

Schedule: Shift is generally four days on, four days off, continuously. Schedule includes weekends and holidays.

Pay: $28-32 per hour, depending on experience

Benefits: WESCO provides a competitive benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, and 401k plan with company match. Along with holiday pay, sick leave, and paid vacation.

Western Explosives Systems Company — full-line explosives distributor and blasting service provider for the mining, quarrying, and construction industries across the Western United States since 1991.

Company Description

Western Explosives Systems Company — full-line explosives distributor and blasting service provider for the mining, quarrying, and construction industries across the Western United States since 1991.

Location and commute

105 Wright Blvd Ste A-108, Wright, WY 82732.

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How to apply

Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3211460282.