Explosives Engineer

Engineering Lakewood, Colorado RALEIGH, North Carolina

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Description

The Explosives Engineer is member of the Enterprise Explosives group, which is responsible for ensuring blasting activities are performed safely and cost effectively. Reporting to the Manager, Drilling & Blasting, this position will closely collaborate with Division Production Management to ensure activities are aligned with the goals and objectives of the West Division.
The duties of the role include supporting the drilling & blasting programs and improving the overall mine-to-mill total cost per ton for both surface and underground operations throughout the Western United States.
 
Key Responsibilities:
  • Blast layout and design coordination with vendors aligned with mine plans and plant needs to achieve targeted KPI’s
  • Mitigation of adverse impacts to neighbors and the community through coordination with vendors and site management
  • KPI administration to include drill and blast activities, oversize production, pit equipment cycle times, and crushing plant production rates to identify and lead improvement initiatives aimed at complete process optimization
  • Drilling and blasting regulation and company policies compliance 
  • Production Process assessments
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required – Mining or Explosives Engineering, preferred
  • Minimum 2+ years Explosives and Mining Operations Experience or Postgraduate Degree
  • Must be able to pass a required background check and obtain ATF clearance
  • Ability to travel to mine sites and work in both surface and underground mining environments
  • Must be willing to work in all weather conditions including heat, cold, dust, noise, etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
  • Strong personal commitment to safety
  • Analytic mindset and creative problem-solving skills
  • Working knowledge and understanding of MSHA regulations
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proficient in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Valid Drone Pilots License, preferred
  • Proficient with 3D blast design software(s) and integration with smart drills, preferred
  • Bore Tracking knowledge and experience, preferred
  • Knowledgeable of mine planning software(s) a plus
  • Explosives product manufacturing and specifications knowledge
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to travel 30-50% of the time with flexibility of hours and changing schedules
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A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta's Magnesia Specialties business produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including: 

  • Medical
  • Prescription Drug
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Care Reimbursement Account
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • 401(k) with Company matching
  • Pension
  • Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability Options
  • Employee Life Insurance
  • Spouse & Dependent Life Insurance
  • Business Travel Accident Insurance
  • Direct Deposit Payroll
  • Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
  • College Scholarship Program – for dependent children
  • Matching Gift Program
  • New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Salary Posting:

The base salary compensation, exclusive of benefits or bonuses (discretionary and non-discretionary), will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Martin Marietta we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the compensation for those in similarly situated roles and direct team members. The posted range for this role represents the total reasonable pay range and does not solely represent a hiring range. Therefore, hiring at the top or maximum of the range should not be expected as it would not allow for salary growth opportunities in the role, would diminish promotion value, and may not align with internal equity. In addition to our base compensation and bonus opportunities, we also offer a competitive benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).

At Martin Marietta, we offer a variety of health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage; prescription drug coverage; health savings accounts; flexible spending accounts; and life, AD&D and disability insurance. We also encourage our employees to plan for the future by offering a 401(k) with a company match and an employer-funded defined benefit pension plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, education/tuition assistance, an employee discount program, adoption assistance, wellness programs and more.

Salary Range Minimum: USD US$88000
Salary Range Maximum: USD US$118000

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