EXPLOSIVES TECHNICIAN

Austin Powder is on the lookout for a dedicated Explosives Technician to deliver blasting solutions at various client locations while adhering to established safety protocols and customer specifications. This role comes with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including 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 specializes in manufacturing a wide range of industrial explosives and providing blasting services to sectors such as quarrying, mining, construction, and oil and gas. Our mission is to supply 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 prioritize our workforce, offering competitive career advancement opportunities.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN EXPLOSIVES TECHNICIAN

As an Explosives Technician, you will arrive at job sites prepared to engage in your duties. Your day begins with conducting field assessments to ascertain the type and quantity of explosives required for each task. You will carefully interpret drill patterns, instructions, and diagrams, ensuring effective communication with all team members on-site to facilitate smooth operations.

Your responsibilities include arranging and detonating explosive charges, as well as performing pre- and post-shot safety evaluations for every blasting event. Your organizational skills will be crucial in completing all necessary documentation.

For each assignment, you will comply with client policies and ensure that your team adheres to the same standards. You will work collaboratively with the appropriate personnel to address client concerns, manage blast area incidents, and handle public inquiries. While you thrive on the excitement of being an Explosives Technician, your primary focus remains on maintaining safety. Your extensive knowledge of explosives enables you to operate in a manner that minimizes the risk of accidents or injuries.

QUALIFICATIONS

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

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you believe you are a suitable candidate for the Explosives Technician position, we encourage you to complete our brief, mobile-friendly application for review. We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you to our team.

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.