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Blaster Lead

Antarctica, McMurdo Station · Job Posted July 04, 2026
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Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Our people apply undaunted curiosity, relentless ambition and boundless imagination to challenge convention and drive progress. Our commitments are underpinned by the belief that safety, collaboration and well-being are integral to success.

Job Responsibility

  • Over-see all blasting operations in and around McMurdo Station
  • Provide effective planning and leadership to ensure efficient and productive blasting operations
  • Lead small teams of people under the guidance of the Supervisor within Fleet Operations
  • Proactively coordinate with all ASC departments as needed to facilitate and complete all sustaining and project needs of the United States Antarctic Program
  • Operate heavy equipment when blasting operations are not being conducted
  • Responsible for the safe storage, handling and use of commercial grade explosives required for science, construction and maintenance projects in Antarctica
  • Establishes and maintains exclusive authority over the explosives cache at McMurdo Station and other U.S. stations and camps
  • Regularly inspects stored explosives according to manufactures' recommendations and government regulations
  • Maintains accurate inventory records and provides end of season explosives usage reports
  • Provides estimates and cost analysis of future explosive blast and drill project needs and makes purchase recommendations as required
  • Measures, places, wires and detonates explosives in accordance with relevant technical/safety procedures
  • Performs blast design including size, placement, timing and composition of explosive charges
  • Acts as blaster-in-charge at all blast sites
  • Supervises all explosives related work at the storage/detonation sites
  • Provides advice/assistance to scientific parties concerning appropriate explosive types/quantities
  • Operate autonomously under the guidance of the Supervisor to complete specific tasks and projects in support of Fleet Operations
  • Effectively lead small groups of people to achieve departmental goals
  • Coordinate with other HEO Leads and Foremen within Fleet Operations
  • Ensure safe and efficient use of all equipment assets
  • Perform daily equipment checks
  • Ensure all team members read and understand the equipment manual
  • Ensure all team members are properly trained and evaluated
  • Provide written reports as needed
  • Safely and proficiently operate and/or over-see the operation of light vehicles and heavy equipment
  • Complete daily work requests and assignments in a timely manner
  • Attend meetings as needed
  • Provide input to the Foremen and the Supervisor aiding in the completion of team member performance evaluations
  • Ensure all spills are properly reported and cleaned up
  • Performs duties in support of Operations Division metrics
  • Complies with and ensures all team members understand and comply with ASC Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance goals and requirements
  • Performs physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of tall vehicles and heavy equipment, crawling as needed, working outdoors in extreme cold, and walking long distances daily
  • Snow shoveling, ice-chipping, and other forms of manual labor
  • Implements and maintains a safe workplace program
  • Maintains self-control and represents ASC-PAE to the highest standards during on and off hours
  • Performs other duties as required

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience required as a certified Explosives Handler/Blaster in construction related blasting
  • Evidence of previous license and/or certification preferred with no recertification restrictions
  • One year of experience as an equipment operator, driller (such as those outlined above)
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office
  • General knowledge and understanding of project schedules and planning
  • Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
  • Must be willing and able to lift and move items, parts, assemblies, and equipment up to the safety regulation maximum as required by the position
  • Must be willing and able to perform physical activities including heavy lifting, climbing in and out of equipment, crawling, and working outdoors in extreme cold as required by the position
  • Must participate in community programs, such as “house-mouse” (chores), “daisy-picking” (cleaning-up around the station), recycling efforts & safety objectives
  • Valid Driver’s License issued in the United States
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization
  • US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location

Nice to have

  • Class A CDL license
  • Experience with permafrost and snow blasting conditions and other explosives handling/use in cold weather/polar regions
  • Prior cold-climate equipment operations
  • College degree is preferred
  • Prior experience working in austere environments
  • Ability to thrive in an equipment and resource limited environment
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