Blaster In Charge (BIC)

Colaska Inc.
United States, Alaska, Cooper Landing
Jul 25, 2025
Southeast Road Builders (SERB) is one of the companies within Colaska Inc., the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the state of Alaska. Established in Haines in 1977, SERB is a well-recognized name in the local community. Offering tailored civil construction services to all, SERB is proud of its reputation of providing excellent customer satisfaction. To learn more about the Colaska Family of Companies, visit www.colaska.com. The Colas USA Family of Companies provides competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visitwww.colasusa.com. Job Summary The Blaster in Charge will oversee project activities related to blasting operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for onsite coordination of equipment and personnel including blasting equipment, blast specialist, and blast crew to ensure the project's quality, time, budget and safety requirements are met while maintaining a communication with other onsite supervisors and the owner's representatives. This position will play a pivotal role in the project and organization success as a frontline manager. Specific knowledge relating to explosives handling and storage, blasting practices, and blast design will be required. Main Responsibilities Directly supervise blasting operations. Collaborate with other onsite supervision and the owner's representative. Interface regularly with the Owner's Representative and the Blasting Consultant to address matters related to blasting. Implement safety protocols and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to blasting activities. Monitor and evaluate the performance of blasting operations, making adjustments as necessary to optimize production. Maintain accurate records and reports on production, quality control, and safety activities. Must be able to work Saturdays and Sundays. Typical weekly work hours can meet or exceed 60 hours. Develop and mentor direct reports. Required Qualifications Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface with engineers, consultants, and field personnel. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions under pressure. Relevant certifications in blasting operations and safety (e.g., Blaster's License) preferred. Minimum 10 years of blasting experience utilizing controlled blasting techniques. Minimum 5 years of specialized experience with presplitting techniques, including precision presplitting, in mixed rock types similar to the bedrock strata present at the project site. Minimum experience as the Blaster in Charge from start to finish on at least two rock excavation projects requiring 100,000 linear feet of controlled blasting each project with no claims to the owner. MSHA certification OSHA 10 certification Physical Requirements Pass a pre-employment drug screen and participate in a monthly random drug screen pool. Must be able to pass drug screening and a PAT (physical abilities test). Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view theEEO document.If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to: to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying complete any part of the application process access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email toColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.