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 Field Consultant you will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of product and applications trials with Field Technicians and Field Specialist to ensure project milestones and on-time delivery of tasks. Provide on-the-job training for customer blasting personnel to ensure safe product use. Other duties include

• Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety. (Ensure Safe Act Observations, Job Safety Analyses, Take 5's, stretching, and all safety rules are being completed.)
• Ensure compliance with applicable Company HSE Performance Standards, as well as applicable acts and regulations.
• Live and foster the IPL Corporate Values.
• Manage individual project related expenses (materials & travel).
• Contribute to achieving budgeted customer profitability as measured by EBIT.
• Management of all company assets to assist with achieving Company budgeted gross margin.
• Ensure quality of service by minimizing losses related to blasting.
• Conduct pre-blast surveys e.g. face profiles, borehole deviation measurements, blast geometry measurements, product sampling, safety audits, etc.
• Conduct blast performance measurements, e.g. digital high-speed video, vibration monitoring, vibration modelling, velocity of detonation, dynamic pressure, SHA, etc.
• Conduct post blast assessments, etc. fragmentation measurement, time studies, volumetric measurements, blast reporting & documentation.
• Conduct time studies on personnel and equipment throughout an operation including: drill and blast operations, truck-shovel loading, dragline, dozer assist, crushing process, etc.
• Respond professionally and timely to address problems and business requests.
• Communicate effectively with all Global DynoConsult engineers and personnel.

What We're Looking For:

• Four-year degree in Mining, Geo-technical, Mineral, and/or Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering. Advanced Degree in Geo-technical, Civil Engineering, Computer Sciences, etc., or, equivalent time/experience in job with proven skills. Advanced degree beneficial.
• Previous experience as a technical consultant preferred
• Experience in a blaster supervisory role preferred.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure customer environment.
• Current MSHA certification for Part 46 and 48 (or ability to obtain)
• Background in drilling and/or vibrations helpful.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be able to travel ~25%
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• 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 and veterans 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.