Technical Manager

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Technical Manager is responsible for providing direction, coordination, and management of blasting services throughout the LLC/Region in accordance with local or regional regulatory/government requirements and Austin Powder Company policies and procedures.

The Technical Manager provides an extensive range of technical expertise and support throughout the LLC/Region to include technical competency and compliance training, analyzing blasting performance, and addressing blasting and product issues in order to continually improve operational safety and customer outcomes.

The Technical Manager reports directly to the LLC/Regional President/GM.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Provide advanced technical assistance to employees, and customers, to include mine planning, blast design, post-blast assessments, and blast optimization.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by assuring regulatory compliance as well as compliance to all company policies and procedures.
• Conduct blast audits to ensure job site operational and regulatory/governmental procedures are accurately and uniformly implemented and all safety protocols are followed.
• Ability to be present on job sites throughout the LLC/Region, as required by the needs of the customer and discretion of management.
• Conduct Blaster training and assist in the certification of LLC/Regional personnel.
• Lead or participate in the investigation of blasting incidents to determine root cause and recommend corrective action.
• Ability to identify and implement all appropriate software and technologies.
• Develop and coordinate internal networks of expertise. Provide technical expertise both internally and externally.
• Support manufacturing objectives to improve and ensure continuing product quality.
• Thorough understanding of state and/or local governing agencies' requirements.
• Maintain routine contact with the explosives industry and relevant experts to be aware of regulatory and product issues that could have an impact on operations.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends, competitive products, applications, and product development and technical advancements.
• Assist with the preparation of responses to RFP's.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Must have acquired, as a minimum, the following formal education:

• Bachelors' or Associates degree, preferably in Mining. Experience in lieu of education may be considered.
• 5 years' experience as a mining engineer, blaster-in-charge or related industry experience.
• Drone certification or license a plus.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates significant knowledge of company products and equipment used in blasting applications
• Thinks clearly and systematically while observing, analyzing, interpreting, evaluating, explaining, problem solving and making decisions.
• Willingness to "roll up the sleeves" to get the job done.
• Reputation of integrity and building trusted relationships.
• Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation by others of information provided.
• Organization of Work
• Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Organizes multiple schedules, events and meetings efficiently.
• Continually seek ways to improve performance via development of professional skills and personal growth.

Communication Skills

• Strong writing skills to develop clear, concise documents and reports.
• Solid presentation skills to deliver effective and engaging interactions with internal and external participants.
• Ability to train internal and external stakeholders.

Innovation

• Ability to identify new ideas and transform them into new/improved services that benefit the company.
• Ability to be perceptive to recognize trends in our industry and identify strategies to move innovation forward.

Work Environment

This position requires up to 75% overnight travel working in office, plant and outdoor elements.