Bulk Explosives Technician

**Job Brief**:
To ensure the safe and effective level of service is provided to support customer needs. To troubleshoot and maintain all underground equipment types. To support ongoing general site operations.

**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 a Bulk Explosives Technician, your primary responsibilities include ensuring a safe and effective level of service to meet customer needs, troubleshooting and maintaining all types of underground equipment, and supporting the ongoing general operations of the site. Other duties will include:

- Safely operate and maintain loading and delivery equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures, and in a manner that protects company assets and ensures their dependability.
- Troubleshoot and repair equipment when not in proper working condition.
- Work independently, traveling between multiple mine sites on an 8/6 schedule (overtime and some overnight runs along with weekend work may be required on occasion).
- Contribute to the establishment of strong positive relations between the Company and customers.
- Respond readily and in a manner that reinforces the reputation of the Company as a supplier with the highest standards of product quality and customer service.
- Have a full understanding of documentation required for completing all job tasks related to explosive delivery systems.
- Accurately and fully complete all required documentation and reports within time requirements.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Company HSE Performance Standards, as well as applicable acts and regulations.
- Guarantee that a safe working environment is maintained in compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
- Demonstrate initiative and embrace the Company’s standards for safety and customer satisfaction.
- Participate in safety meetings, read safety documents (safety alerts, emergency plans, etc.) and report all accidents, incidents, and precautionary concerns.
- Respect and support fellow employees.
- Attend specified training & development, and maintain required certifications.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Grade 12 Diploma or the equivalent (mandatory)
- Underground Common Core (mandatory)
- Mechanical knowledge (asset)
- General knowledge of handling, storing and using explosives (NRC regulations) is considered an asset
- Ability to trouble-shoot problems with bulk truck equipment (asset)
- Ability to read electrical or hydraulic schematics considered (asset)
- Adequate communication skills (verbal and written)
- Class G Driver License

**What We Offer**:

- Paid vacation time + paid holidays
- Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D
- RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment)
- Generous paid parental leave
- 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.