Blaster - Fly in Fly Out

2 weeks ago


St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada RPMGlobal Full time

Possibility for Fly in Fly out 14-14

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia, and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that's great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety, and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian-based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You'll Do

As the Blaster, you will design, prepare, and detonate planned explosive-related blasts with correct, safe, and effective use of explosives in alignment with customer's requirements at locations serviced by DNNA (Dyno Nobel North America). You will lead the blast crew and provide on-the-job training to Blaster training positions. The Blaster will be flying out to the region of Newfoundland. Other duties will include:

  • Design the appropriate use of explosives to properly serve the customers
  • Use practices consistent with company policies and procedures from applicable technical modules, DNNA Surface Blasting SOPs, and regulatory and safety policies and procedures
  • Apply thorough knowledge of DN products, and the explosive and mining industries and practices.
  • Complete blasting reports, inventory records, and other appropriate documentation.
  • Investigate all product complaints and poor-performing blasts and report these to the proper plants, regional management and the Senior Technical Resource Manager
  • Support DynoConsult to develop expert capability in Value-In-Use applications, including electronic detonators, and gassing and blasting technology
  • Develop professional relationships with both internal and external customers to successfully meet objectives and add value for customers, joint ventures, manufacturing sites, and distribution
  • Respond professionally and timely to address problems and business requests
  • Understand and enhance service requirements to continually improve customer profitability

What We're Looking For:

  • Grade 12 completion or equivalent preferred.
  • License as a blaster valid in the province required (Or the ability to obtain due to work experience)
  • Minimum of two years of related explosives industry work
  • Experience as a supervisor is preferred.
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English and to communicate in writing and verbally
  • Act professionally and demonstrate skills in leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution and motivation of others to successfully complete goals and objectives.
  • Requires good judgment to determine unsafe/safe conditions; ability to keep accurate written records; and to problem-solve blasting and logistical situations.
  • Ability to manage stress and multiple priorities, meet deadlines, set goals and resolve complex problems and make clear and decisive decisions.
  • Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer

  • Paid vacation time + paid holidays
  • Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D
  • RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Friendly and supportive coworkers

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

Women, veterans, members of First Nations, indigenous people, and Métis are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.


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