Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture throughout all drilling and blasting operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily drill and blast activities to meet project schedules and production targets.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable MSHA, OSHA, ATF, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and review blast plans, patterns, loading procedures, and sequencing.
• Coordinate with engineering, survey, and project management teams to ensure proper blast design and execution.
• Monitor blast performance and implement improvements to optimize fragmentation, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Oversee handling, transportation, storage, security, and inventory of explosives and blasting agents.
• Conduct pre-blast meetings, hazard assessments, and post-blast evaluations.
• Ensure proper documentation of blast records, vibration monitoring, seismograph reports, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and mentor drill operators, blasters, powder crews, and support personnel.
• Coordinate equipment, manpower, and materials to maximize operational efficiency.
• Inspect drilling and blasting equipment to ensure safe operation and maintenance compliance.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain effective communication with owners, inspectors, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Assist with project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and production reporting.
• Ensure quality control standards are maintained throughout all blasting operations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in drilling and blasting operations within heavy civil construction, mining, quarrying, or large earthwork projects.
• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory or superintendent-level experience.
• Extensive knowledge of blasting principles, explosives, initiation systems, and blast design.
• Thorough understanding of MSHA, OSHA, ATF, DOT, and environmental regulations.
• Experience managing large-scale rock excavation, highway, dam, mining, tunneling, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and blast designs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with GPS machine control, survey coordination, and production tracking preferred.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain all required blasting licenses and certifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and construction management software.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and travel as project needs require.

Preferred Certifications

• State Blaster's License
• MSHA Surface and/or Underground Certification
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification
• Explosives Handling and Storage Certification
• First Aid/CPR Certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and rugged terrain.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to access active construction and blasting areas safely.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirator, and high-visibility clothing.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
• ESOP
• Career advancement opportunities
• Challenging, high-profile heavy civil projects
• Commitment to safety, innovation, and professional development

A successful Drill & Blast Superintendent leads by example, prioritizes safety above all else, and drives production excellence through effective planning, execution, and team leadership.