Jared Voelkerding

Experience

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  Hanson Aggregates

  May 2000 - Oct 2001

  Foreman

  Managed quarry production from drilling and blasting through secondary crushing. Managed fixed and mobile equipment maintenance. Assisted with pit planning and budget preparation.

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  GCR Tires

  Oct 2001 - Jan 2003

  Branch Manager/Salesman

  Managed 4 off road tire technicians,1 salesman, and 1 office clerk in day to day tire service to rock quarries and construction companies. Managed inventory and budget for $200k/month branch. Ensured regulatory compliance with DOT and MSHA requirements.

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  Blastrite Services

  Jun 2003 - Jul 2004

  Blaster

  Designed and detonated non-electric shots. Operated dewatering trucks and bulk trucks.

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  Austin Powder Company

  Jul 2004 - Oct 2017

  Senior Blaster

  Design and detonate blasts using non-electric and electronic initiation systems. Operation of bulk trucks and dewatering trucks. Proficient in 2D laser profiling and computer generated shot reports

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  Vulcan Materials Company

  Oct 2017 - now

  Supervise 11 blasters who provide blasting services to 28 quarries. Ensure training requirements are met for 11 blasters. Serve as point of contact for three explosive vendors. Coordinate blasting requirements with Operations, Mine Planning, and Engineering personnel. 3D blast design using drone, Carlson GPS, and 3GSM software. Supervise and schedule 7-11 employees in daily blasting operations for 27 quarries. Created and maintained scheduling system for blasting activities. Serve as contact point for three explosive vendors. Design shots using drone, Carlson GPS, and 3GSM software. Design and detonate blasts using non-electric and electronic initiation systems. Proficient in 2D laser profiling and computer generated shot reports

  • Drilling/Blasting Manager GA

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Blasting Supervisor

    Jun 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Area Blaster

    Oct 2017 - Jun 2020