214917 - Explosives engineer

Designs, prepares, and oversees controlled explosions, as well as determines the necessary quantity of explosive materials, provides information on detonations, and ensures safe and effective use of explosives.

Main activities

* supervises operations involving the use of explosives and explosive materials;
* is responsible for the design and construction of explosives and explosive materials, considering different needs and circumstances;
* ensures the safe transportation, storage, and utilization of explosives and explosive materials;
* conducts testing and analysis of explosives and explosive materials to determine their properties and capabilities;
* collaborates with other specialists such as geologists, architects, civil engineers, etc.

Characteristic competences

* investigate the prospective blasting area;
* determine the sequence of detonations;
* decide on the required quantity of explosive materials;
* report on the results of detonations;
* solve problems critically;
* ensure compliance with safety regulations.