The Blaster will conduct surface production blasting operations while adhering to Dyno Nobel and regulatory standards.
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
What You’ll Do
As a Blaster located at the Greenstone mining facility in Geraldton (ON), you will oversee preparing and detonating, 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. Other duties will include:
Execute the use of required explosives, as designed by the customer. 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 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 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:
Eligible for an annual incentive program. Possibility for reimbursement of some relocation expenses. Paid vacation time + paid holidays Excellent and complete benefits plans for you and your family which include: Health Care + Life insurance + AD&D RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment) Employee Assistance ProgramZero 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.