Explosives Blaster (Greencastle, PA)

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. 

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 and 2024. 

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 are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for an Explosives Blaster within our Orica USA Commercial team. 

The Explosives Blaster is responsible for the daily loading and firing of blasts and providing support, mentoring, and developing the skills of the team to meet the needs of mining services in accordance with agreed goals for the business. This position requires building customer relationships and working at customers' sites for Orica to provide products or services and promote the organization through safe, professional, and efficient contact with the customer.

Relocation allowance will be considered 

•  Monday thru Friday 
• Early morning starts
• Local driving up to 3 hours from Greencastle, PA

•  Ensure the safety and protection of the Orica employees, customers, the public and security 
• Creating and maintaining a culture of employee empowerment, involvement and continuous improvement  
• Setting and communicating targets and results to all team members  
• To deliver the total load service operational requirements to the volume, service type and quality specified by the business and/or marketing to satisfy customer expectations  
• Ensuring compliance to quality specifications  
• Assisting to establish and maintain quality assurance procedures  
• Maximizing asset utilization and availability within agreed customer service levels  
• Contributing to project scopes with customer and site managers  
• Attend mine daily planning meetings as required 
• This role does require the individual to be flexible around priorities as these may change rapidly 

• Minimum 1-3 years of blasting experience including demonstrated blasting talent
• Knowledge of both non-electric and electronic detonators along with experience with both packaged and bulk explosives
• Good knowledge and understanding of mining, quarry, and construction regulations
• Basic computer skills

• Work environment involves being outside in all types of weather
• Lifting to 60 pounds and carrying 50 pounds or more of product or other materials
• Pushing/pulling in working with equipment
• Other activities include frequent bending and squatting during preparation for shots

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Blaster license preferred with the ability to acquire locally
• Experience in quarry blasting is a plus

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.

• Annual Salary Range:$90,000 - $102,000
• 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.)

• 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 & Dismemberment Insurance 
• Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• Company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & 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

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.