Core Tasks Examine the blast area to ensure safety, and determine where the explosives need to be placed in order to get the job done Position the explosives and set the detonators Watch the explosion and ensure all explosions were set off Make explosives for manufacturers Investigate bomb threats and disable explosive devises

Work Place There are multiple types of explosives specialists, some of which work in mines, while others work as an aid to bomb squads. They also work in agriculture, forestry, avalanche control, special effects, pyrotechnics, seismic exploration, and law enforcement. Employers include mining, demolition, and construction companies, film studios, and police departments. The difference is stresses, however, vary greatly between different types of specialists. While studio workers want their explosives to go off, bomb control does their best to not have detonation. They also sometimes use dogs to help point them in the direction of an explosive (Bomb squad or field workers).

Job Description There are many types of explosive specialists, but all can be broken down into two basic categories: those who make bombs and those who avoid detonation. They are all alike for they all have to think clearly, even under a high-pressure situation. Some uncover mine bombs while at war, others make them for special effects. They all must think fast, clearly, and have extremely steady hands, especially when in a hostage situation, or when removing a very explosive and sensitive bomb.

Equipment Primacord (the line that is used to detonate an explosive) A large variety of explosive materials Paper to set a ground plan to avoid harming any one or damaging surrounding areas (For those who deactivate bombs, steady hands and a clear mind)

Training You must have at least your high school diploma, and maybe a small amount of college schooling, without getting a degree. Things one will need as an explosives specialist: – Manual Dexterity – Near Vision – Arm/Hand Steadiness – Deductive Reasoning – Inductive Reasoning – Information Ordering – Oral Comprehension – Finger Dexterity – Oral Expression

Salary StateHourlyAnnually All statesAround $21 p/h$29,000-$80,000 On top of salary, most employees also receive health benefits as well as paid vacation days. They also receive retirement plans.

Duties Examine blast areas to determine amounts and kinds of explosive charges needed and to ensure that safety laws are observed. Tie specified lengths of delaying fuses into patterns in order to time sequences of explosions. Place safety cones around blast areas to alert other workers of danger zones, and signal workers as necessary to ensure that they clear blast sites prior to explosions. Place explosive charges in holes or other spots; then detonate explosives to demolish structures or to loosen, remove, or displace earth, rock, or other materials. Insert, pack, and pour explosives, such as dynamite, ammonium nitrate, black powder, or slurries into blast holes; then shovel drill cuttings, admit water into boreholes, and tamp material to compact charges. Mark patterns, locations, and depths of charge holes for drilling, and issue drilling instructions. Compile and keep gun and explosives records in compliance with local and federal laws. Measure depths of drilled blast holes, using weighted tape measures. Connect electrical wire to primers, and cover charges or fill blast holes with clay, drill chips, sand, or other material. Lay primacord between rows of charged blast holes, and tie cord into main lines to form blast patterns.

Work Outlook My work outlook, as for whether I will like the job and enjoy it, seems very good. The job will keep me on my toes, and it would never bore me. I would like to either use my skills to make an amazing movie, or help a company remove a building.

Why I like this job Most movie companies rely on explosive specialist to make special effects, such as movie explosions, fires, etc. It was one of my dream jobs when I was little It almost seems to be a type of science, which is my best and favorite subject

People of the work place (how many will be there in the future, ect.) The amount of explosive specialists is going down 5% each year, and in the year 2018, there will be 1,300 or more job openings. Plus, the growth for the need of explosive specialists is going down 3%-6% per year (states vary).

Sources

A worker marking an area for where the explosion will take place A worker uncovering a mine bomb to keep his fellow troops safe A specially trained dog to help workers locate any explosives