Explosives Blaster
Sterling Engineering
Use explosives to blast and harden metal castings for railway track components.
16 days ago ago
$62,000 - $72,000
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Taylor Mill, KY
Onsite
Company Size
468 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering Project Services
Technical Recruitment
Information Technology Solutions
Product Design
Process Design
Machine Design
HVAC
Electrical
Sector Specialisms
Agriculture
Construction
Locomotive
Mining
Off-road Vehicle
Automation & Robotics
Utilities
Renewable Energy
Role
What you would be doing
blasting ops
charge prep
equipment maintenance
safety inspection
regulatory compliance
drawing interpretation
- Maintain detailed records of blasting operations, materials used, and safety checks
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to optimize blasting processes
- Conduct pre-blast inspections and risk assessments to ensure safety and compliance
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding explosives handling and usage
- Maintain and inspect blasting equipment and storage facilities
- Prepare, load, and detonate explosive charges to blast and harden castings used in trackwork components
- Monitor and control blast effects to achieve desired material hardness and structural integrity
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications to determine blasting requirements
What you bring
blaster certification
- Valid Explosives Blaster Certification (state and/or federal as required)
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
$60.9M Revenue
Annual Revenues
Generated from engineering consulting and recruitment services.
90% Repeat
Client Retention Rate
Achieved through a unique ESOP structure focused on client success.
- Founded in 1969 in Westchester, Illinois, the firm has evolved from a local recruiter to a national engineering and IT staffing company.
- They combine engineering consulting and project services with a strong technical recruitment arm.
- They deliver managed engineering teams and custom IT solutions for IoT, security, QA automation, and more.
- They specialize in serving verticals like energy, utilities, life sciences, food & beverage, and manufacturing.
50 Years
Established Success
The company's culture, creativity, and engagement have driven success over five decades.
- Respect for employees, clients, partners, and our planet.
- Foster both a top‑down and a grassroots approach.
- Build trust between team members and other stakeholders.
- Create workplaces where all are respected and everyone feels empowered to express their creativity.
293.76 kW Solar PV
Barkhamsted Facility Solar System
Installation of a large-scale solar photovoltaic system to reduce energy costs and environmental impact.
$1.6M Savings
Solar PV Electricity Savings
Projected cost savings over 20 years from the Barkhamsted solar PV system.
Net-zero by 2040
Emissions Target
A commitment to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.
- Published 2025 Sustainability Report 'Building Tomorrow Today' highlighting sustainability‑focused initiatives and integration of environmental responsibility into operations.
- Integration of EC3 tool for full project‑life carbon estimating (A1‑A5, B1‑B6, C1‑C4) enabling accurate embodied carbon assessments.
- Commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions; measures include renewable energy integration, low‑carbon concrete, water conservation, and carbon footprint reduction.
- Culture underpinned by respect and trust-building, striving for workplaces where everyone feels empowered to express creativity.
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