Explosives Technician

EXPLOSIVES TECHNICIAN

Austin Powder is looking for a dedicated Explosives Technician to deliver blasting solutions at various client locations while adhering to established customer standards and prioritizing safety. This role comes with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

ABOUT AUSTIN POWDER

Austin Powder produces a complete range of industrial explosives and offers blasting services to clients in the quarrying, mining, construction, and oil and gas sectors, all aimed at supplying aggregate, energy, and mineral products to the market.

Our core values emphasize safety, meticulousness, and a family-oriented culture, which form the foundation of our organizational ethos. We genuinely appreciate our workforce, which is why we provide competitive career advancement opportunities.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS AN EXPLOSIVES TECHNICIAN

As an Explosives Technician, you arrive at each worksite prepared to begin your tasks. You initiate the process by performing field assessments to ascertain the type and amount of explosives required for the project. With a keen eye for detail, you interpret drilling patterns, guidelines, and schematics. You effectively relay this information to all team members on-site to ensure everyone is informed and ready to fulfill their responsibilities. You organize and execute detonations and carry out both pre- and post-detonation safety evaluations for every blasting operation. Your organizational abilities aid in completing all necessary documentation.

For each assignment, you adhere to our clients' protocols and ensure that your blasting crew complies as well. Alongside the appropriate personnel, you manage client concerns, blast area incidents, and public inquiries. You appreciate the thrill of being an Explosives Technician, yet you remain vigilant about safety. Your extensive knowledge of explosives enables you to operate safely, minimizing the risk of accidents or injuries.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 21 years old as per ATF regulations
• Valid blaster's license
• Experience with various initiation systems, laser profiling, and seismographs
• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Commitment to a drug-free workplace
• Must comply with all state and federal explosive regulations and qualify as an ATF explosives possessor
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions

ARE YOU READY FOR THIS ROLE?

If you believe you are suited for this Explosives Technician position, we encourage you to complete our initial mobile-friendly application to allow us to review your qualifications. We look forward to the possibility of working together.

This contractor and subcontractor shall adhere to the requirements of 41 CFR a), a) and a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.