Zachary Ray
Sacramento,KY
Summary
Seasoned Explosives Worker demonstrates thorough understanding of blasting techniques to safely accomplish ordinance tasks. Skilled developer of proficient and responsible blasting plans meeting industry standards. Intensely examines protocols and resolves issues with clear communication for all relevant entities. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Blaster in Training
Nitroblast
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Maintained compliance requirements, work instructions and program procedures to promote safety.
- Assisted with purchase of job-related equipment and made recommendations for tools.
- Identified and assessed potential risks related to blasting operations and implemented mitigation measures.
- Educated personnel on safe handling and use of explosives, avoiding injuries.
- Conducted safety audits to regularly assess and evaluate safety practices and procedures used in blasting operations.
- Supervised explosives loading operations, adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Blaster Hand
Charles Deweese Construction
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Experience in working with heavy equipment of any kind.
- Qualified and certified to work with explosives
- Laying out shots on job site for blasting rock to prepare drills for blast
- training new laborers
- over seeing day to day plans
Laborer/Equipment Operator
A&K Construction
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Prepared job sites by removing debris and setting up materials and tools.
- Organized materials, tools, and equipment to supply team members.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Used measuring tools such as gauges and tape measure to identify conforming parts during production.
- Identified and reported hazards on job sites to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Dug trenches, ditches and holes to allow for utility, water and sewer installation and proper foundation for structures.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
Education
High School Diploma -
Muhlenberg County High School
Greenville, KY05.2011
Skills
- Wet Practices
- Coating Methods and Techniques
- Job Specifications
- Daily Logs
- OSHA Knowledge
- Active Listening
- Safety Requirements
- Charge Hold Depth
- Safe Work Practices
- Charge Hole Drilling
- Explosives Selection
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Dry Programming Practices
- Work Orders
- Equipment Safety
- Training Junior Team Members
- Blast Site Inspections
- Explosive Pattern Layout
- Customer Satisfaction
- Minor Repairs
- Quality Checks
- Small Parts Assembly
- Surface Cleaning
- Personnel Records
Timeline
Blaster in Training
Nitroblast
08.2022 - 08.2023
Blaster Hand
Charles Deweese Construction
09.2021 - 08.2022
Laborer/Equipment Operator
A&K Construction
01.2020 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Muhlenberg County High School
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