Description:

Design, layout, prepare, and detonate planned explosive related blasts with correct products, measured quantities, safe application, and effective use of explosives to dislodge limestone from the mine in alignment with company policy/guidelines. The licensed blaster will inspect the blasting area and magazines, check equipment, and help maintain the area to ensure that all laws and safety regulations are followed.

Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Participate in the implementation of safety programs to ensure the safety of employees

• Perform Pre-Shift inspection

• Lay out pattern to and determine depth and diameter of blast holes and quantity of explosives needed

• Load explosives in blast holes

• Connect wire, detonating cords, fuses into series and connect series to detonate charges

• Handle, store, track, and transport explosives in accordance with company policy and regulations

• Maintain accurate data/records/documentation

• Ensure compliance with health and safety and all related legal/statutory regulations, policies and procedures, codes, professional duties, responsibilities and obligations

• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or GED

• Licensed Blaster in the state of Kentucky

Yager Materials Provides a competitive compensation package:

• Group medical/pharmacy insurance options with company funded health care spending accounts

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• A 401k account with company contribution and matching contribution

• A robust Wellness program with financial rewards

• Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance

• Options to purchase additional life insurance (employee, spouse, and child) and additional employee long-term disability insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Paid holidays and paid vacation time

• Tuition benefits including professional certifications

• Employee referral program

READY TO JOIN A ROCK-SOLID FAMILY?

Carmeuse started out as a small family-run business in Belgium.

Today it’s a leading global producer of lime, high calcium limestone and dolomitic stone. Its products are essential to energy producers, environmental services, construction and manufacturing.

With over 90 production facilities spread across almost every continent, and over 4,500 employees working at Carmeuse every day, the company’s most treasured resources are its people.

Carmeuse is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that fosters equal opportunity and creates a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. If you require particular assistance with any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you can submit your request by sending an email to hrsupport @ carmeuse.com . This option is reserved for people requiring adaptation due to a disability. The information received will be processed by Carmeuse and then directed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure the proper consideration of the application or hiring process.

Requisition ID : 192383