Jared Voelkerding

Jared Voelkerding

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Drilling/Blasting Manager at Vulcan Materials Company

  • Education

    • Missouri University of Science and Technology

      1994 - 2000
      B.S. Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Phi Epsilon Worked at Rock Mechanics and Explosives Research Center, and at Pyrometallurgy Lab.

  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Blastrite Services

      Jun 2003 - Jul 2004
      Blaster

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

    • 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

    • 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
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Georgia Blaster

      Georgia Fire Marshal
      Oct 2003
    • SUAS Pilot

      Federal Aviation Administration
      Aug 2020