- Job Description Job Summary
This position is primarily responsible for safe and economical blast layouts and designs, problem solving, applying the latest and best technology to achieve optimal results, having a detailed knowledge of Vulcan’s Drilling and Blasting Standards and reinforcing them daily, working with our internal and external drillers and blasters to achieve and enhance a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have the responsibility of developing optimized blast and timing designs at targeted operations across the company. The job requires working closely with Area Blasters, Area Production Managers, Plant Managers, Quarry Supervisors, Drillers, and Vulcan Blasting Managers as well as outside entities including vendors and regulatory agencies. The position requires following, promoting, and making suggestions regarding company drilling and blasting best practices and developing innovative solutions and economical programs. The position assists with neighbor and community relations. The position requires the candidate to be able to blast assist and be a blaster in charge on occasions.
Essential Functions
• Ability to understand, interpret, and comply with Vulcan’s Drilling and Blasting Standards and all Federal, including MSHA, ATF, etc., and State regulations regarding drilling, blasting, and general safety regulations
• Travel to various assigned locations as necessary, including interstate travel
• Ability to learn, understand, apply, and teach.
• The science related to geological aggregate formations and the appropriate application of available blasting agents and accessories.
• Plan and design shots to optimize the production process while maintaining company standards for air overpressure, ground vibration, and compliance with any applicable regulatory requirements in conjunction with Plant Manager.
• Adjust standard patterns for optimization by addressing burden, spacing, angles, diameter, depths, etc. in a safe and appropriate design.
• Read and understand mine maps in order to guide facility management with mine and pit planning
• Ability to fly a drone and use the associated blast design software.
• Ability to complete drilling and blasting audits.
• Measure and audit the accuracy of drilling operations and drill logs and be proficient with instruments such as laser profiler, bore track, and stem align.
• Comply with all Federal and State regulations and protocols for safety, blasting agent on-site inventory or storage and blasting.
• Work with plant management and blasting vendor to ensure delivery of the correct and necessary amount of blasting agents according to shot design.
• Operate the signature analysis of computer software.
• Perform administrative duties related to the blasting program such as computer-generated shot reports, pre-charging survey, and post-blast surveys, review and analyze all shots on video, and complete shot layout diagrams.
• Perform duties to foster neighbor and community relations and responds to inquiries from such groups.
Critical Competencies
• Customer Service - Understands, anticipates, and meets customer needs while ensuring a positive experience and building long-term relationships.
• Critical Thinking - Ability to analyze information objectively, evaluate different perspectives, and make well-informed decisions.
• Customer Service - Understands, anticipates, and meets customer needs while ensuring a positive experience and building long-term relationships.
• Analytical Thinking - Ability to break down complex problems, situations, in order to understand underlying patterns, identify key issues; examine information logically, question assumptions, and draw conclusions based on evidence.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Engages openly and comfortably with diverse groups, demonstrating tact, sensitivity, and consideration to ease interpersonal situations. Quickly establishes rapport and fosters positive connections.
• Problem Solving - Identify, analyze, and resolve work-related issues efficiently and effectively using practical knowledge, experience, and hands-on skills. Finds practical solutions, implements fixes, and adapts to unexpected challenges.
Responsibilities Education
• High School Diploma or equivalent and a B.S. degree in Mining Engineering.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain and maintain the necessary state blasting license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ATF employee possessor.
Experience
• Minimum of three years in aggregate surface mining and a year in underground mining.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Requires strong computer skills and the ability to use trade related software and technical instruments.
• The position requires exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• A drone pilot license is required.
Other Requirements
• Travel and extended overnight stay.
• Ability to work in all types of weather.
• Ability to wear required respirator equipment as needed.
• Work closely with Quarry Management.
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Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.
