Operations Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)

Job Brief

This internship provides hands-on exposure to manufacturing operations, safety systems, continuous improvement initiatives, and production planning within an industrial environment.

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.

What You’ll Do

As a an Operations Engineering Intern, you will gain manufacturing experience through working with Engineers, Operations, and Management while completing determined projects and applying education. You will be part of a dynamic team that ensures the compliance with Company HSE Performance Standards, as well as applicable acts and regulations. You will be responsible for working with the operations team on a daily basis to learn and understand how the plant operates. Other duties will include:

- Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety

- Live and foster the IPL Corporate Value, and Participate in BEx initiatives and activities

- Work with the operations team on a daily basis to learn and understand how the plant operates

- Spend time understanding the business while being mentored by assigned manager and Senior Engineer

- Collaborate with Operations, Management, and Engineering staff to complete given tasks

- Involvement with researching and design of projects

What We’re Looking For:

- Junior level standing pursuing Bachelor’s degree in engineering - chemical engineering preferred

- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

Why Intern with Dyno Nobel?

- Safety- Zero Harm is our number one priority

- #1 Supplier of industrial explosives in North America

- Cutting edge Technology

- 180+ Years of Practical Innovation

- Tough challenges that allow you to put your problem-solving skills in action

About Your Internship

Duration: 10 – 12 weeks

Pay: $24.00 an hour

- Gain hands on working experience to demonstrate your educational skills and gain industry knowledge.

- Develop skills that will allow you to excel in your educational program

- Get practical experience in a professional environment.

- Ability to collaborate and generate new ideas within the team

- Provide engineering knowledge in order to define your skill set

- Develop further skills to help you confidently reach your education and/or professional goals.

- Work alongside and learn from a diverse group of leaders

- Create relationships to start building your professional network.

- Assigned a dedicated mentor to provide you with valuable coaching and feedback to ensure you are reaching your goals

- Provided with a dedicated internship coordinator to ensure ongoing support

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.