Blaster

Dyno Nobel; Corner Brook; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in explosive solutions seeks a Blaster to lead and design explosive-related blasts in Corner Brook. The ideal candidate will have a valid blaster license, along with 2+ years of experience in the explosives industry and supervisory experience. Candidates should possess strong leadership and problem-solving skills. This position offers competitive benefits including paid vacations and health care coverage, and emphasizes safety and teamwork in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Paid vacation time

Health Care

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related explosives industry work.
• License as a blaster valid in the province required.
• Experience as a supervisor is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and prepare explosive-related blasts.
• Lead the blast crew and provide training.
• Complete blasting reports and inventory records.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Stress management

Education

Grade 12 completion or equivalent

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’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 a Blaster, you will design, prepare, and detonate planned explosive-related blasts with correct, safe, and effective use of explosives in alignment with customer's requirements at locations serviced by DNNA (Dyno Nobel North America).You will lead the blast crew and provide on-the-job training to Blaster trainingpositions.Other duties will include:

• Design the appropriate use of explosives to properly serve the customers.
• Use practices consistent with company policies and procedures from applicable technical modules, DNNA Surface Blasting SOP's, regulatory and safety policies and procedures.
• Apply thorough knowledge of DN products, and the explosive and mining industries and practices.
• Complete blasting reports, inventory records, and other appropriate documentation
• Investigate all product complaints and poor performing blasts and report these to the proper plants, regional management and Senior Technical Resource Manager.
• Support DynoConsult to develop expert capability in Value-In-Use applications, including electronic detonators, gassing and blasting technology.
• Develop professional relationships with both internal and external customers to successfully meet objectives and add value for customers, joint ventures, manufacturing sites and distribution.
• Respond professionally and timely to address problems and business requests.
• Understand and enhance service requirements to continually improve customer profitability.

What We’re Looking For

• Grade 12 completion or equivalent preferred.
• License as a blaster valid in the province required (Or the ability to obtain due to work experience)
• 2+ years of related explosives industry work
• Experience as a supervisor is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English and to communicate verbally and in writing
• Act professionally and demonstrate skills in leadership, negotiation, conflict resolution and motivation of others to successfully complete goals and objectives.
• Requires good judgment to determine unsafe/safe conditions; ability to keep accurate written records; and to problem-solve blasting and logistical situations.
• Ability to manage stress and multiple priorities, meet deadlines, set goals and resolve complex problems and make clear and decisive decisions.

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.