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Blaster / Powderman

Blaster / Powderman

CarmeuseLuttrell, TN, US
18 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Blaster / Powderman

As a Blaster / Powderman, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient loading of blast holes, including handling explosives and initiating blasts. Your duties will also include maintaining accurate inventory, filling out reports, and ensuring the overall safety and cleanliness of the work environment. This position requires a high level of expertise and a strong commitment to safety protocols.

Qualifications

  • Must be registered as a "Blaster" in the State of Tennessee
  • Must be able to read and write
  • Must have a minimum of 1 year of underground mining experience
  • Must have a minimum of 6 months explosives experience
  • Must be competent to evaluate ground safety conditions
  • Must be able to operate powder truck

Working Conditions

  • Must be able to walk over rough terrain, stoop, reach, climb, kneel, and carry up to 60 pounds.
  • Position includes work in underground mine involving low light, diesel emissions, dust, noise, and humidity.
  • Positions includes work outdoors involving temperature extremes, dust, noise, and humidity.
  • Regular attendance is required. Overtime may be required as determined by management.

    • Duties and Responsibilities

  • Efficiently and safely load blast holes, including handling and placing of explosives, delaying the detonators, stemming the holes, and initiating the blast.
  • Responsible for checking misfires.
  • Maintain accurate explosives inventory.
  • Properly and promptly fill out blasting reports and records.
  • Maintain housekeeping around magazines.
  • Move pumps as required before blasting.
  • Responsible for equipment condition, appearance and cleanliness.
  • Perform equipment safety checks, write work orders, and fill out production reports.
  • Communicate problem areas to management and co-workers.
  • Light maintenance to equipment.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

    • Benefits & Compensation Package Includes :

  • Hourly wage : $28.55 per hour
  • Paid holidays and vacation time
  • Group medical / pharmacy insurance options with company funded health care spending accounts
  • Dental insurance & Vision insurance
  • A 401k account with company matching contribution
  • A robust Wellness program with financial rewards
  • Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child) and additional employee long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition benefits including professional certification
  • Employee referral program
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