Blaster Lead Job at Amentum (McMurdo Station)

Job Description

Position responsible for the safe storage, handling and use of commercial grade explosives for science, construction and maintenance projects in Antarctica. Leads blasting operations and supervises related work.

Job Responsibility

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
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
Complete blasting operations IAW OPS-SOP-0141 McMurdo Station Blasting Procedures
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 and ensure that all safety and maintenance issues are reported
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, working outdoors in extreme cold
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

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
Willingness and ability to deploy to Antarctica for extended periods
Successful completion of Medical and Dental examinations required by the NSF for deployment to Antarctica
Successful completion of drug screening and background check required by employer
Successful completion of Federal Background Check required by the NSF
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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