Aerospace & Defense Jobs in West Virginia with H-1B1 Sponsorship

Job Brief

Design, layout, prepare and detonate planned explosive related blasts with correct products, measured quantities, safe application, and effective use of explosives in alignment with Service Operations Manual.

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific. Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work. Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You’ll Do

As the Blaster, you will design, layout, prepare and detonate blasts with correct products, measured quantities, safe application, and effective use of explosives to meet customer and business requirements. Lead blast crew and provide on-the-job training to Blasters in Training positions. Other duties will include:

• Lead blast crew with accountability of all aspects of blast including, safety, layout, preparation and detonation according to business and customer requirements.
• Operate and direct work consistent with company policies and procedures from applicable technical modules, DNA Surface Blasting SOP, work site, regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Use and implementation of DN products, product applications, competitor’s products, blasting practices, and mining/quarry principles.
• Understand and enhance service requirements to continually improve customer profitability.
• Participate in local Incident Review Boards.
• Manage and complete the Electronic Blasting Report, inventory records, and other appropriate documentation.
• Use LAZER system to ensure accurate inventory and use of products.
• Design of blast pattern to deliver accurate and efficient outcomes based on customer and business requirements.
• Investigate all product complaints and poor performing blasts. Escalate investigation to a Blaster II or Blaster III for support as required. Report findings to supervisor, and initiate Customer Dissatisfaction Report, if applicable. Share results of the investigation with local or regional team to support continuous education of blasters and supervisors.
• Promoting Zero Harm by observing safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Support region to develop expert capability in Value-In-Use products and applications, including electronic detonators, Titan emulsions and blasting improvement technology.
• Support region, Corporate Accounts, and DynoConsult management to increase market position and revenue from customers including DEDA/JV members, independent distribution and direct sales to support EBIT objectives.
• Develop professional relationships with both internal and external customers to successfully meet objectives and add value for customers, joint ventures, manufacturing sites and distribution.
• Respond professionally and timely to address problems and business requests.

What We’re Looking For:

- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- 3+ years of related explosives industry work (i.e. bulk truck operator, de-watering truck operator).
- 1+ year working experience with progressively increasing professional or technical responsibility.
- Experience as a supervisor is preferred.
- Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player.

What We Offer:

- 3 weeks vacation time + 12 paid holidays + PTO days.
- Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available.
- Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service.
- Generous tuition reimbursement program.
- Generous paid parental leave.
- Friendly and supportive coworkers.

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere
Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward
Think Customer. Everyone. Every day
Treat the Business as our Own
Care for the Community & our Environment
Challenge & Improve the Status Quo
Deliver on our Promises

Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.