Job Description

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\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99ll Do

As the Field Technician/Surveyor, you will will work in collaboration with the Blasters and customers and be responsible for the surveying, implementing and staking out blast designs, bore deviation measurements, providing drill logs, 3D face profiling and generate required technical reports. The Field Technician may also be involved in various projects related to the explosive site and blasting activities. You will also be required to travel throughout the Ontario region within a one hour radius of Toronto. Other duties will include:

Addressing product complaints, resolving problems, blast design, safe and effective use of explosives in alignment with customer\'s requirements at locations serviced by Dyno Nobel North America (DNNA).

Comply with applicable regulatory health and safety policies and practices in order to ensure personal safety and the safety of all employees, company assets, environment and regulatory compliance

Contribute to achieving budgeted customer profitability and ensure quality of service by minimizing losses related to blasting.

Conduct pre-blast surveys e.g. face profiles, borehole deviation measurements, blast geometry measurements, product sampling, safety audits, etc.

Conduct blast performance measurements, e.g. digital high-speed video, vibration monitoring, velocity of detonation, dynamic pressure, etc.

Conduct post blast assessments, etc. fragmentation measurement, time studies, volumetric measurements, blast reporting & documentation.

Conduct time studies on personnel and equipment throughout an operation including: drill and blast operations, truck-shovel loading, dragline, dozer assist, crushing processing, etc.

Respond professionally and timely to address problems and business requests.

Understand and enhance service requirements to continually improve customer profitability.

What We\xe2\x80\x99re Looking For:

Diploma in Surveying/Mine Technology and /or University degree in Mining, Geo-technical, Mineral, Geological, Civil, Industrial and / or metallurgical engineering.

Previous related work experience preferred

Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.

Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Business Acumen, knowledge of regional market place and customer service orientation.

Extensive product and application knowledge of explosives industries.

Strong problem solving skills and ability to work independently.

Good physical condition is required with the ability to handle 25 kilograms.

Valid drivers license - Daily travel within province is required (will be provided with company car and cell phone)

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 \xe2\x80\x93 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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