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AA2IT

Engineering Technician

Rosharon, TX · On-site

Engineering Technician Engineering technicians work with explosive materials and associated hardware for use in the oil and gas industry. They are responsible for safely preparing, handling, and ...

AA2IT

Engineering Technician

Rosharon, TX · On-site

Engineering Technician Engineering technicians work with explosive materials and associated hardware for use in the oil and gas industry. They are responsible for safely preparing, handling, and ...

AA2IT

Engineering Technician

Katy, TX · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Engineering technicians work with explosive materials and associated hardware for use in the oil and gas industry. They are responsible for safely preparing, handling, and detonating explosives to ...

AA2IT

Engineering Technician

Katy, TX · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Engineering technicians work with explosive materials and associated hardware for use in the oil and gas industry. They are responsible for safely preparing, handling, and detonating explosives to ...

The Wireline Group

Wireline Engineer - BL/SL

Midland, TX · On-site

$60K - $90K/yr

Wireline Engineer experience required* As a Slickline / Braided Line Engineer, you will be asked to ... Federal Explosives Regulations & Explosives Safety * API RP 67 * Wireline Truck Operations

Castelion Corporation

EHS Engineer

Midland, TX · On-site

$71K - $94K/yr

EHS Engineer The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer provides hands-on and technical EHS ... Support site compliance with applicable ATF explosives requirements, including routine inspections ...

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Castelion Corporation

EHS Engineer

Midland, TX · On-site

$71K - $94K/yr

EHS Engineer The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Engineer provides hands-on and technical EHS ... Support site compliance with applicable ATF explosives requirements, including routine inspections ...

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The Wireline Group

Wireline Engineer

Levelland, TX · On-site

Wireline Engineer experience required* As a Wireline Engineer, you will be asked to supervise the ... Federal Explosives Regulations & Explosives Safety * API RP 67 * Wireline Truck Operations

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How much do explosives engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for explosives engineer in Texas is $28.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.56 and $28.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an explosives engineer do?

An Explosives Engineer is responsible for designing, handling, and safely executing controlled explosions for various industries, including mining, construction, and demolition. They analyze blast sites, select appropriate explosive materials, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Their work requires expertise in chemistry, physics, and engineering principles to minimize risks and maximize efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an explosives engineer?

To excel as an Explosives Engineer, you typically need a degree in engineering (such as chemical or mechanical), strong mathematics and physics proficiency, and thorough knowledge of explosives materials and safety regulations. Familiarity with computer-aided design (CAD) software, blast modeling tools, and relevant licensing or certification (such as from ATF or IME) is also crucial. Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills help professionals work effectively in high-stakes, multidisciplinary environments. These competencies ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with stringent regulatory standards.

What are typical work environments and team structures for explosives engineers?

Explosives engineers often work on-site at mining operations, construction sites, demolition projects, or research facilities, and may split their time between fieldwork and office-based planning. Teams are usually multidisciplinary, involving engineers, safety specialists, project managers, and field technicians, requiring strong collaboration and communication. Daily tasks may include designing blast patterns, conducting safety inspections, preparing documentation, and overseeing blast operations. The role may occasionally require travel and working outdoors in varying conditions, making adaptability and safety awareness key components of success.

Where do explosives engineers work?

Explosives engineers typically work in industries such as mining, construction, demolition, defense, and aerospace. They often operate in controlled environments like mines, construction sites, or military facilities, and may need specialized safety training and certifications to handle explosive materials safely.

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Infographic showing various Explosives Engineer job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,361 per year, or $28.5 per hour.

Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives Manager

X-Bow Systems

Luling, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

  • Serve as the company's highest-level technical authority on energetic safety.
  • Establish the enterprise technical strategy and governance for energetic safety across all business units and programs.
  • Develop, approve, and maintain enterprise standards governing the manufacture, processing, handling, transportation, storage, integration, shipment, and disposal of energetic materials.
  • Provide technical oversight for operations involving:
  • Serve as the enterprise technical authority for the design, expansion, modernization, and commissioning of facilities supporting energetic manufacturing and operations.
  • Establish explosive safety design criteria for new facilities, production lines, magazines, storage areas, and integration facilities.
  • Review and approve facility layouts, equipment installations, process modifications, and capital projects to ensure compliance with explosive safety and process safety requirements.
  • Ensure facility and manufacturing process designs incorporate inherently safer design principles, risk reduction methodologies, and operational resilience.
  • Lead or provide technical oversight for Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Process Hazard Reviews (PHR), Explosive Safety Site Plans (ESSP), Hazard Classification, Quantity-Distance (Q-D) analyses, and other explosive and process safety assessments.
  • Establish enterprise requirements for explosive operating limits, magazine operations, facility siting, lightning protection, fire protection, blast mitigation, and personnel protection.
  • Review and approve explosive operating procedures, safety documentation, and risk acceptance packages.
  • Lead investigations of energetic incidents, near misses, and process anomalies, identifying root causes and ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
  • Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS), Strategic Real Estate, and the Lethality organization to integrate energetic safety into products, processes, and facilities.
  • Monitor emerging technologies, evolving regulations, and industry best practices, incorporating them into company standards.
  • Mentor engineers, Chief Engineers, Fellows, and technical leaders while developing the next generation of energetic safety experts.
  • Represent the company during customer reviews, government audits, regulatory inspections, DDESB reviews, and industry technical working groups.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science, Safety Engineering, Explosives Engineering, or a related technical discipline..
  • Minimum of 20 years of progressively responsible experience involving energetic materials, rocket propulsion, missile systems, explosive manufacturing, or defense production operations.
  • Recognized industry expert in energetic safety with demonstrated enterprise-level technical leadership across complex aerospace or defense programs.
  • Extensive experience with:
  • Solid rocket motors
  • Composite and double-base propellants
  • Energetic material manufacturing
  • Missile production and all-up-round (AUR) integration
  • Explosive safety analysis and risk management
  • Facility design for energetic manufacturing and storage operations
  • Demonstrated experience leading the explosive safety and process safety aspects of new facility design, facility expansion, or major modernization projects involving energetic materials
  • Expert knowledge of:
  • DoD 4145.26, DoD Ammunition and Explosives Safety Standards
  • Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board (DDESB) requirements and applicable Technical Papers (including Quantity-Distance criteria and facility design guidance)
  • OSHA Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119)
  • Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations
  • OSHA, NFPA, ATF, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulations governing energetic materials and explosive operations.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish enterprise technical standards, influence executive decision-making, and guide capital investment strategies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to executive leadership, customers, regulatory agencies, and government organizations
  • Active or obtainable DoD Secret Clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • High energy individual who craves the opportunity to build a system vs just manage one.
  • Natural tendency towards challenging the status quo to find new and novel ways to improve EHS management systems.
  • A person who leans into challenges instead of saying 'no' and walking away.
  • Willingness to travel (50%)

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