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Job Description
The Blaster will conduct surface production blasting operations within Vulcan Materials Midwest Division. The successful candidate will have the responsibility of conducting blasting operations in a safe and efficient manner. The candidate will interface closely with the Regional Drilling and Blasting Manager to ensure safety and optimization of blasting operations. The candidate will also participate within monthly safety meetings as well as monthly blast performance/ optimization meetings. The position also requires the ability to communicate technical expertise to operations personnel as necessary to ensure that the drilling and blasting program adheres to internal standards and is continually optimized.
Required Skills
- Minimum 10 years experience as a blaster within the surface aggregate industry.
- Must pass BATFE requirements.
- Experience with electronic blasting systems and non electric systems.
- Experience with bulk emulsions namely gassed products.
- Experience of safety systems utilized during pumping of bulk products.
- Experience conducting development blasting applications.
- Experience with drilling operations.
- Experience and understanding of seismograph operations.
- Experience and understanding of overall blast design and safety procedures of blasting & drilling operations.
- Knowledge of mine drilling and blasting standards, production techniques and equipment, safety and environmental regulations (MSHA and OSHA).
- Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to plan effectively.
- Ability to operate a GPS.
- Ability to operate survey equipment such as a laser profile and bore track instrument.
- Must represent VMC in a professional manner to all customers, vendors, and internal personnel.
-Use of telephone, computers, cell phones and other electronic devices is essential.
-Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds and to stand and walk for long periods of time.
-Must have the ability to drive a pick-up truck on a daily basis.
-Must have the ability to use computerized equipment and technology.
-Ability to work in a very stressful, deadline oriented environment that requires complex, technical information and decision making. Must be able to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
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