Expression of Interest - Explosive Blasters

EXPLOSIVE BLASTERS

Locations:
Charlestown, IN | Greencastle, PA | Bloomsburg, WV | New Jersey | Midland, TX | and more!

Relocation assistance may be offered for qualified candidates.

We are seeking Explosives Blasters to join our Orica USA Commercial team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the daily loading and firing of blasts, supporting and mentoring your team, and building strong customer relationships at various sites.

• Global Leader
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  Work with cutting-edge blasting technology and digital solutions.
• Safety First: Be part of a company that prioritizes your well‑being and sets industry standards.
• Career Growth
  :
  Access training, certifications, and opportunities for advancement.
• Innovation
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  Collaborate on projects that use advanced blasting techniques and automation.
• Global Reach
  :
  Opportunities to work on diverse projects across multiple regions.

• Ensure safety and protection of Orica employees, customers, and the public
• Foster a culture of empowerment, involvement, and continuous improvement
• Deliver operational requirements to meet business and customer expectations
• Ensure compliance with quality specifications and procedures
• Maximize asset utilization and availability
• Attend mine daily planning meetings as required
• Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing priorities

• Monday through Friday
• Early morning starts (approx. 6AM)
• Local driving up to 3 hours to Orica sites

• 1–3 years of blasting experience (required)
• Knowledge of non-electric and electronic detonators; experience with packaged and bulk explosives
• Understanding of mining, quarry, and construction regulations
• Basic computer skills
• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Blaster license preferred (or ability to acquire locally)
• Quarry blasting experience is a plus

• Work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Lift up to 60 lbs and carry 50 lbs or more
• Load products, pull hoses, fill holes, climb on/off trucks
• Frequent bending, squatting, shoveling, and pushing/pulling equipment
• Extended work hours and moderate physical demands in a fast-paced environment

Please Note:

This posting is intended to collect candidate information for Orica’s talent pool and does not represent an immediate job opening. By completing your candidate profile, our recruiters will gain visibility into your background and may contact you for future opportunities that align with your experience and interests. To stay informed about new openings, we also encourage you to create a Job Alert on our career site.

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As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

• Annual Salary
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan
• Company Truck

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

• Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
• Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Plans
• Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
• Voluntary Legal Plan
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Company provided Maternity Leave
• Company provided Bonding Leave
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick & Safe…