Expression of Interest - Explosive Blasters (United States)

EXPLOSIVE BLASTERS

Locations: Charlestown, IN | Greencastle, PA | Bloomsburg, WV | New Jersey | Midland, TX | and more!

Relocation assistance may be offered for qualified candidates.

About The Role – Explosives Blaster 

We are seeking Explosives Blasters to join our Orica USA Commercial team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the daily loading and firing of blasts, supporting and mentoring your team, and building strong customer relationships at various sites.

Why Join Us?

• Global Leader: Work with cutting-edge blasting technology and digital solutions.
• Safety First: Be part of a company that prioritizes your well-being and sets industry standards.
• Career Growth: Access training, certifications, and opportunities for advancement.
• Innovation: Collaborate on projects that use advanced blasting techniques and automation.
• Global Reach: Opportunities to work on diverse projects across multiple regions.

What you will be doing

•    Ensure safety and protection of Orica employees, customers, and the public
•    Foster a culture of empowerment, involvement, and continuous improvement
•    Deliver operational requirements to meet business and customer expectations
•    Ensure compliance with quality specifications and procedures
•    Maximize asset utilization and availability
•    Attend mine daily planning meetings as required
•    Flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing priorities

Work schedule

•    Monday through Friday
•    Early morning starts (approx. 6AM)
•    Local driving up to 3 hours to Orica sites

What you will bring

•    1–3 years of blasting experience (required)
•    Knowledge of non-electric and electronic detonators; experience with packaged and bulk explosives
•    Understanding of mining, quarry, and construction regulations
•    Basic computer skills
•    High school diploma or equivalent (required)
•    Blaster license preferred (or ability to acquire locally)
•    Quarry blasting experience is a plus

Physical Requirements

•    Work outdoors in all weather conditions
•    Lift up to 60 lbs and carry 50 lbs or more
•    Load products, pull hoses, fill holes, climb on/off trucks
•    Frequent bending, squatting, shoveling, and pushing/pulling equipment
•    Extended work hours and moderate physical demands in a fast-paced environment

What we offer

Please Note: This posting is intended to collect candidate information for Orica’s talent pool and does not represent an immediate job opening. By completing your candidate profile, our recruiters will gain visibility into your background and may contact you for future opportunities that align with your experience and interests. To stay informed about new openings, we also encourage you to create a Job Alert on our career site. This feature allows you to set your preferred job criteria and receive email notifications when matching positions are posted.

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Compensation

•    Annual Salary 
•    Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan
•    Company Truck

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits 

•    Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
•    Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
•    Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
•    Health Savings Account
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
•    Company provided Employee Assistance Program
•    Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Plans
•    Voluntary Identity Theft Protection 
•    Voluntary Legal Plan
•    401(k) + Company Match
•    Company provided Maternity Leave
•    Company provided Bonding Leave
•    Accrued Paid Time Off 
•    Paid Sick & Safe Time
•    Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays 

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.  Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilise vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals, and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.

It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

If interested in joining the Orica team and to be contacted by the Orica Recruiting team, text “New Job” to 52345. 

Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.  Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.  

Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are a Drug-free workplace.