DRILLER\n

JOB SUMMARY:\n

The Driller is responsible for daily safe and responsible operation of the drill, related equipment and the safety and guidance of drill crew. This includes equipment moves, set up and facilitate the preparation of the blast area at the job site under the direction of the Drill Foreman or area management. Job is Mon thru Fri with typical shift 10 to 12 hrs. per day, with some weekends required as needed to meet production needs. \n

Key Responsibilities and Duties\n

Location Operations:\n\nResponsible for working with customers to prep blast area for next shot pattern\nPerforms the shot layout provided by the customer and designated shot pattern provided by APC management.\nDetermines the setting of drill controls and depth and diameter of blast holes.\nDrills blast holes.\nMonitors drill controls and the progress of the drilling operation and reports daily to the Foreman.\nCompletes necessary logs and records as per Austin Powder policy. \n\n

Location Assets:\n\nPerform pre and post shift inspections of the drill and related equipment to ensure safe operation. May perform maintenance on drills. \nReports any issues or concerns with equipment to foreman or proper APC management \nMaintains appropriate levels of skills \/ knowledge of equipment \/ vehicle operation. \n\n

Personnel:\n\nReports equipment, employee or customer issues to Foreman and\/or APC management.\nDevelops and maintains positive and professional work relationships with co-workers, customers, vendors and government agencies.\nDisplays work behaviors that are professional, honest and ethical in purist of Austin Powder Company business goals. \n\n

Safety & Compliance:\n\nComplies with Austin Powder Company Safety and management procedures.\nFollows and maintains compliance with all MSHA and agency requirements\nMaintains a safe and healthy work environment by assuring regulatory compliance at the location, customer sites, and during transit.\nCompletes and maintains accurate, legible paperwork as required by company policies and procedures, Department of Transpiration, or other federal or state agencies. \n\n

May perform any of the marginal functions, duties, and responsibilities listed below.\n\nAssist or perform the duties of Load\/Plant Crew.\nAssist or perform the duties of Shot Service Crew.\n\n

Education and Experience\n\nExperience operating down the hole or top hammer drills\nPreferred experience with Epiroc platform and Kelly Bar drill setup but not required.\nPreferred experience in quarry or mining operations but not required.\nMust be 21 as required by the ATF\nMust be able to meet ATF requirements \nHigh school diploma or GED\n\n

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities\n\nAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.\nAbility to solve practical problems and deal with situations where only limited standardization exists.\nAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.\nAbility to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, product bulletins, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.\nAbility to identify products by sight\nAbility to speak effectively with employees and customers. \n\n

Work Environment \n\nOutdoor climate and terrain. Exposure to dust, noise, oils, greases, and other debris.\nWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is also required to stand; sit; use hands to operate controls, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.\nAble to lift and handle 40-60 pounds and handle large tools required for bit change outs. Location \n\n
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AUSTIN POWDER's Mission\n

To improve the world we live in through the safe and responsible use of explosives.\n

AUSTIN POWDER's Vision\n

We will be the global leader of explosive products, services and technologies as defined by our Customers, our Family and our Communities.\n

AUSTIN POWDER's Values\n

Safety is our 1st priority; WE are customer focused; we leverage the Power of the Family; We treat everyone with respect.\n
\nThis is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader to celebrate the company's rich history beginning in 1833. This is a unique opportunity to drive future success through continued transformation of key manufacturing processes and lead the sites to best in class performance levels and culture.\n

Austin Powder is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Austin Powder also participates in E-Verify.