Commercial Blasting Engineer
- Contract: Contract
- Who can apply: Open worldwide
- Posted Sep 14, 2026
In short
Mercor is hiring 1000 freelance Commercial Blasting Engineers to test frontier AI models. You will help evaluate if the technology can safely handle technical requests in your field, making this a great flexible remote opportunity for experienced professionals worldwide.
What you will do
- Write challenging single-turn prompts classified as benign, dual-use, or adversarial.
- Evaluate AI model responses against a defined policy standard.
- Write correct reference answers and explain the technical reasoning.
- Determine if the model correctly handles routine versus dangerous queries.
What you need to apply
- Licensed practitioner handling specialty materials daily with signing responsibilities.
- Background in blasting, mining, quarrying, construction, or demolition.
- Experience with blast design, magazine management, or regulatory compliance.
- Strong technical writing skills to provide clear written rationales.
Who can apply
This freelance contract is open worldwide with no country restrictions stated. Anyone meeting the professional licensing and background requirements may apply.
My tip
At Simply Remotely, we recommend including a sample or link of your prior technical writing, published research, or expert witness experience to stand out.