Driller/Blaster Lead

Position Description

Job Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

The Blaster Lead handles and transports all explosives needed to load blast holes in the quarry and oversees blasting crew work. Once the shot is loaded, the blaster connects the detonators to the appropriate system, clears the pit, and initiates the blast. The blaster is then required to perform a post-shot inspection and give the “ok” before any work can resume in the blast area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Order and receive all explosives into inventory

• Loads explosives into blasting truck

• Sets up blast warning signage

• Makes up primers, lays out delays and loads blast holes with ANFO

• Connects loaded blast holes with light line and readies blast rounds for detonation

• Clears the quarry in preparation for blasting

• Initiates blast detonation

• Safety inspection of the quarry after blasting and giving the “all clear”

• Complete SMAT & EMAT audit

• Keep and maintain an accurate inventory of all explosives

• Daily inspections of cap houses, and ANFO trailer

• Complete and maintain proper paperwork as needed for daily and month-end reports

• Manages blasting crew work as directed by the production supervisor

• Must be willing to follow and understand the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct Guidelines for North America.

• Participate in monthly mine plan meetings and perform weekly/daily mine plan

• Daily update daily shot locations on the plan map.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates mine heavy equipment; fuel truck, haul truck, FEL, dozers, loaders, and drills

• Maintains housekeeping for blasting truck.

• Conducts daily blast inspections

• Must be first-aid trained and able to provide support and direction should an upset condition arise.

• Works under the direction of Mine Production Supervisor

• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as needed and/or requested by management or shift lead

• General cleanup and manual labor as required

• Assist in proper AM on all drilling/blasting-related equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works in a mining environment with limited HVAC, rock, and mud floors, and exposure to industrial noise, dust, chemicals, extreme heat, and extreme cold. May require long hours, and weekend and holiday work. 8-hour shifts, (Mon-Fri) and occasionally on weekends as needed

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Current blasting certification

• Current MSHA certification

• Self-motivated

• Proficient computer skills

• Flexible, open-minded team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be flexible to adapt to changing and varying work requirements.

• Must have respect for others and be able to interact with others effectively.

• Display Integrity and respect for the law

Additional Description

PREFERED OR DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ year’s previous blasting experience

• Demonstrate ability and experience with heavy mobile equipment and explosives

• Responsible person with ATF (no criminal record)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job includes tasks that require walking, bending, twisting, stooping, gripping, shoveling, stair and ladder climbing, navigating rough terrain, and lifting up to 75lbs. The job may require long periods of sitting, walking, standing, working on a computer, or engaging in verbal conversation. Must be capable of wearing personal protective equipment necessary to comply with government and company safety standards whenever engineered methods of reducing hazards or physical requirements cannot be reasonably accommodated.

Company Summary

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed , headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall, and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Driller/Blaster Lead

Location: Nashville, Arkansas

Posting Date: 04/08/2024

Job Code: USA08704

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