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

READY TO JOIN A ROCK-SOLID FAMILY?

Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium.

Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing.

With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.

Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. If you require particular assistance with any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you can submit your request by sending an email to hrsupport @ carmeuse.com . This option is reserved for people requiring adaptation due to a disability. The information received will be processed by Carmeuse and then directed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure the proper consideration of the application or hiring process.

You will be part of Carmeuse Americas, a Rock-Star team of 2500 workers and employees bringing with them their own culture and specific needs. The Americas headquarters are located in Pittsburgh, PA and have over three dozen production facilities across the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and Colombia.