Site Supervisor

Job Brief

As the Underground Lead, you will ensure the safe and effective preparation and delivery of correct explosive product to the loading sites. You will troubleshoot and maintain all equipment types and 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.

What You’ll Do

As the Site Supervisor, you will support onsite Underground operations within Dyno Nobel standards. The successful candidate will have the responsibility of conducting day to day operations in a safe and efficient manner. The candidate will interface closely with the operations team to ensure safety and optimization of blasting operations. The position also requires the ability to communicate technical expertise to operations personnel as necessary to ensure that the blasting program adheres to internal standards and is continually optimized. Duties include:

- Audit the use of the UG Emulsion Loaders during loading of rounds. Document each audit for proper operation of units.

- Assist in coordinating maintenance of the Emulsion Carriers. Maintenance to be performed by Vale or Vale’s sub-contractors

- Coordinate, document and perform repairs and maintenance of the emulsion pumping systems.

- Provide product support for Vale and Vale contractors with respect to explosives use including bulk emulsion, packaged products and detonator and firing systems

- Oversee operation of the emulsion plant and ensure operation is performed in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with DNL and Explosives Regulatory Division guidelines

- Ensure plant is maintained in a safe and good mechanical condition

- Keep inventory of products

- Cleaning and decontamination of equipment when required

- Responsible for safety of other workers and contractors on site

- Provide product support for Vale and Vale contractors with respect to explosives use including bulk emulsion, packaged products and detonator and firing systems

- Contribute to the establishment of strong positive relations between the Company and the Site’s prime client.

- 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.

- Possess a good general knowledge of handling, storing and using explosives on surface (NRC regulations).

- Have a full understanding of documentation required for completing all job tasks related to pumping emulsion explosives.

- 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 of Dyno Nobel’s 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

What We’re Looking For:

- Valid driver’s license required

- TDG certificate required (provided by DNL)

- Basic hydraulic and mechanical skills

- Experience operating front end loader would be an asset

- Knowledge of boilers, compressor and various electrical and mechanical items an asset

- Knowledge of explosives and Ammonium Nitrate an asset

- Underground mining experience and loading and operation of bulk emulsion loaders

- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer:

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

- 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 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.