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 Manual to meet customer's requirements.

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 a Blaster, 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 Dyno Nobel Americas (DNA). You will be responsible for leading the blast crew and provide on-the-job training to blasters in-training positions. Other duties will include:

• Knowledgeable and use practices consistent with company policies and procedures from applicable technical modules, DNA Surface Blasting SOP, worksite task training, regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of Dyno Nobel products, Dyno Nobel product applications, competitor’s products, blasting practices, and mining\quarry industry principles.
• General knowledge and understanding of 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.
• 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.
  
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Blaster license required.
• Minimum of one year of related explosives industry work (i.e. bulk truck operator, de-watering truck operator).
• Experience as a blast crew member 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 + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Matching 401K
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• 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.