Simsbury, CT, US
61 days ago
Director of Capital Projects
Job Brief

Provide project management leadership to a group of project managers, from scope conception through engineering, fabrication, construction, and execution for all projects within a defined geography or specialty.

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 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 Director of Projects, you will provide project management leadership to a group of project managers, from scope conception through engineering, fabrication, construction, and execution for all projects within a defined geography or specialty. You will be responsible for managing all assigned projects throughout the entire project cycle (end-to-end). Other duties include:

Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety. (Ensure Safe Act Observations, JSA, HAZOPs, Process Hazard Analysis, Management of Change, Take 5’s, and all safety rules are being completed internally and with contractors.) Ensure compliance with applicable Company HSE Performance Standards, as well as applicable acts and regulations. Live and foster the IPL Corporate Values. Coach or mentors project managers Lead MOC’s, FI or Capex projects Prepare and deliver project management training Evaluate and contract prospective equipment suppliers and contractors Contribute to process & equipment solutions and supplier development efforts Deal with broad cross-functional technical issues Deliver the projects as promised (on time and on budget) to achieve financial targets Develop funding strategy to support long term projects, and unbudgeted initiatives. Manage internal resources, and assign project managers to projects as required to meet internal deadlines   Incorporate non-capital project managers/ projects into the PMS process

 

What We’re Looking For:

BS degree in Engineering (Civil, Chemical, Electrical or Mechanical) preferred.   10+ years in a related industry with a proven track record in project management, problem solving, startup and commissioning. Working knowledge of engineering & construction best practices Familiarity with automated process control in manufacturing operations, including temperature, flow, level, pressure, and pH instrumentation. Knowledge with the selection of process equipment such as pumps, vessels, and heat exchangers Ability to develop, prepare and present projects to key stakeholders Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and 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 Matching 401K Generous tuition reimbursement 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 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.

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