Underground Operator

Job Brief

Ensure the safe and effective preparation and delivery of correct explosive product to the underground magazines or loading site, assist in troubleshooting 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 Underground Operator, you will safely operate and maintain loading and delivery equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures, and in a manner that protects company assets and ensures their dependability. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing equipment when not in proper working condition. Other duties will include:

- Work independently, traveling between the loading sites and the plant (overtime and overnight runs along with weekend work will be required)

- 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.

What We’re Looking For:

- Grade 12 Diploma or the equivalent

- NORCAT Underground Common Core Certificate

- Underground experience an asset

- Class 5 Driver License required

- Mechanical knowledge and/or background is helpful.

- Ability to trouble-shoot problems with underground equipment hydraulic and electrical equipment is an asset.

- Ability to work in an underground environment for hours at a time.

- Ability to stay at the site overnight during scheduled shifts - This is not a fly in/fly out position

- 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)

- Generous paid parental leave

- 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, 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.