Charles is the Area Manager for the Vibra-Tech Florissant, Missouri office. He is responsible for all day-to-day operations including client development, field work, damage claim investigations, public relations, project bids and cost analysis. Charles works directly with clients to generate proposals from leads and subsequently manage their projects.
Education:
- M.S. – Explosives Engineering, Missouri University of Science and Technology (MS&T), 2010
- B.S. – Mining Engineering, Missouri University of Missouri, Rolla (UMR), 2008
Continuing Education:
- Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Part 48
- Certified UAS Remote Pilot, FAA, License 4611847
Professional Memberships:
- International Society of Explosives Engineers
- International Society of Explosives Engineers – Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter
- Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
- INFRA (formerly known as Missouri Limestone Producers Association)
- Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers
Professional Experience:
Charles has over 16 years of experience in open pit metals, strip coal, quarry and construction, and underground mining applications. He has served as a project manager overseeing vibration management, engineered solutions and quality assurance. In his current position as Area Manager, he develops and manages business in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Southern Iowa and Northeast Oklahoma. Charles received his Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from University of Missouri–Rolla in 2008 and his Masters in Explosives Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology in 2010.
Publications:
- Zdazinsky, C. 2016. “Preserved Highwall Stability by Shifting Dominant Blast Vibration Frequency with Electronic Initiation.” Published with the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) and presented at the Annual Conference hosted by ISEE, and at Best in the West Conference hosted by Northern Plains and Black Hills Chapters, ISEE.
- Zdazinsky, C. 2015. Effects of Electronic Detonators in Underground Tunneling Applications. Published with the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) and presented at the Annual Conference hosted by ISEE, and at Best in the West Conference hosted by Northern Plains and Black Hills Chapters, ISEE.
- Zdazinsky, C. 2014. Open Pit Wall Control Analysis Using Photogrammetry. Published with the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) and presented at the Annual Conference hosted by ISEE.
- Zdazinsky, C. 2011. Measuring Blast Induced Damage by Applying the MASW Geophysical Method. Published with the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) and presented at the Annual Conference hosted by ISEE.
Technical Presentations:
2022 Kentucky Bluegrass Chapter Annual Conference, “UAV Applications for Safe and Efficient Drill
and Blast Operations”, St. Louis, MO.
