Description
Assistant Drilling & Blasting Coordinator
ALL QUARRY LOCATIONS
Overtime Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive Position
The assistant drilling and blasting coordinator will undertake the formulation, management and execution of mine and blasting operations for four open-pit, rock quarries in order to provide millions+ tons of blasted feed stock per year. In addition, the assistant drilling and blasting coordinator must have a safety-first attitude and be mature, dependable, and have excellent organizational skills. Most importantly, the blasting assistant must safely perform this role while always following the Company's core values of Service, Integrity and Respect.
Expectations:
• Responsible for managing all drilling and blasting operations at each quarry location
• Explosives use reporting to NJ DOL
• Oversee and evaluate all seismograph machines and readings
• Operate borescope to inspect all drilled holes
• Meet with production managers daily to determine the needs of each quarry
• Assess all borehole information in regard to geology and quality control
• Assist Safety Director/Manager
• Attend Raffles safety seminars
• Ensure company environmental and safety compliance standards are met
• Working with specialized planning software
• Familiarize and maintain all company policies and procedures
• Track and approve invoices
• Design one-, three- and five-year mine plans in line with budgeted production requirements
Required Knowledge/Skills/Aptitudes:
• Computer Skills- AutoCad and Excel
• Strong communication and team building skills
• Cooperation with colleagues, supervisor, and management
• Support Braen Core Values
Physical Demands:
• Repetitive stopping, bending, crouching as required to perform duties
• Ability to lift/carry at least 50-100 pounds unaccompanied
• Candidate must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions
• Periodical exposure to high levels of noise, grease & dust
Physical Demands:
- Repetitive stopping, bending, crouching as required to perform duties
- Ability to lift/carry at least 50-100 pounds unaccompanied
- Candidate must be able to stand for extended periods of time
- Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions
- Periodical exposure to high levels of noise, grease & dust
Expected Hours of Work: Hours of work are generally 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday however work on the weekends may be necessary, as well.
Travel: This position is based in Haledon, NJ with expected travel daily to Franklin, NJ, Sparta, NJ and Ringwood, NJ.
Please note that although every effort has been made to craft a thorough job description, this is a
fluid document which will be updated, modified, and added-to, as necessary.
Pay: $37.00 - $47.00/hour
Sign-On Bonus
This is considered a safety- sensitive position subjected to the Company's Controlled Substance and Alcohol Policy.
Braen Stone Industries has been family owned, operated, and oriented for over 120 years. We want the best for our employees! With that said, we promote a healthy lifestyle, offer competitive pay, encourage time off to relax and rejuvenate and provide the tools to retire in style!
- Vacation days
- Paid Holidays
- Medical
- Dental
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Account
- AFLAC
- Comprehensive wellness program with financial rewards!
- Braen Gear...who doesn't love a free shirt, beach towel, or jacket?
- Thanksgiving Turkey
- A blowout of a Christmas Party
- Safety Program- Get caught doing some good and earn some really cool prizes
- Matching Gift program
Explore Our Hiring Process
You're sold, you want to be a part of the Braen team. Here's a glimpse at our hiring process.
- Apply- We won't know you're interested if you don't apply!
- Interview- Come in once or twice so we can learn more about you and also, to meet the people you'll be working with. This is your chance to interview us too!
- Offer Letter- Will you be a part of our team? Sign, date and return if it's a Yes!
- Background Check- Standard background check...nothing to be afraid of
- Physical and Drug/Alcohol Screen- We are proud to be a drug-free workplace
Braen Stone Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.
We are a drug-free workplace and we conduct pre-employment drug/alcohol screening, physicals and background checks on all job candidates.