Blasting & Explosives Engineer

North of England | Permanent | Full-Time

A specialist organisation within the explosives and blasting sector is looking for a Blasting & Explosives Engineer to join its technical team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Shotfirer, Explosives Supervisor, Blasting, Quarrying or Mining professional looking to develop into a broader technical and engineering role.

You'll work alongside experienced explosives specialists, developing your skills across:

• Blast design and performance analysis
• Fragmentation and blast optimisation
• Blast vibration and monitoring
• Seismographs and specialist blasting equipment
• Product assessment, testing and development
• Site surveys and technical investigations
• Data analysis and technical reporting
• Customer technical support and consultancy
• Training and technical presentations

You don't need to have experience in all of these areas. The role is designed to develop someone with strong practical blasting/explosives experience into a broader technical position.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience as a:

• Shotfirer
• Explosives Supervisor
• Blasting/Drill & Blast professional
• Quarrying professional
• Mining professional
• Explosives Technician

Relevant explosives, shotfiring, mining or quarrying qualifications are desirable.

Most importantly, you'll have practical blasting or explosives experience, a strong safety focus, good technical ability and a willingness to learn.

Experience with blast design, vibration monitoring, fragmentation, VOD, photogrammetry or drone surveying would be advantageous but is not essential.

A genuine opportunity to develop your career within a specialist explosives and blasting environment, gaining exposure to technical consultancy, blasting technology, product development and specialist monitoring equipment.