Powder Person

Martin Marietta is currently looking for a Powder Technician at our underground mine operations at our Ames Mine.

Essential Functions

• Participate in safety programs and trainings, promoting Martin Marietta’s Guardian Angel culture
• Abide by all safety rules, regulations and procedures of the mine
• Ability to safety lift, carry and handle explosive materials
• Compile explosives records in compliance with local and federal laws.
• Ability to learn and operate equipment ensuring safe equipment operation
• Maintain inventory levels, ordering new supplies as necessary
• Lay out designs for drill and blast patterns.
• Ability to work at heights while functioning in an elevated work position
• Set up and operate equipment to bore holes.
• Other duties as assigned

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position and will require 40+ hours per week.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Heavy equipment operations or military experience preferred
• A valid US Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of MSHA regulations
• Effective verbal communication
• Knowledge of heavy mobile equipment and tools including their design, use, and maintenance

Physical Abilities

• Ability to work in an outdoor environment year-round
• General physical activities including climbing stairs and ladders, lifting, pushing, pulling, stooping, reach with hands and arms, and handling materials