Mobile Equipment Specialist

Dyno Nobel; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in commercial explosives seeks a Mobile Equipment Specialist to train operators, provide mechanical support, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The role involves traveling to various sites and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates will have experience in heavy truck maintenance and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Health care, life insurance, and AD&D

RRSP and RPP after 1 year of employment

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive coworkers

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in heavy truck or equipment maintenance.
• Current WHMIS and TDG certifications.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach MPU operators and provide mechanical support.
• Ensure mobile explosive mixing/pumping units are compliant with safety regulations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot heavy trucks.

Skills

Mechanical Support

Troubleshooting

Coaching

Diesel Engines

Hydraulics

Electrical Troubleshooting

Education

Journeyperson certification as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

Truck and Transport Mechanic

Job description

Job Brief

Responsible for the training and active coaching of MPU operators, providing mechanical support, troubleshooting applicable assets, traveling to all sites within Newfoundland Wholly Owned to support mobile equipment operations, and operate equipment.

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 the Mobile Equipment Specialist, you will be responsible for the training and active coaching of MPU operators, providing mechanical support, troubleshooting applicable assets, traveling to all sites within Newfoundland Wholly Owned to support mobile equipment operations, and operate equipment as needed. Other duties include:

• Ensuring that mobile explosive mixing/pumping units are kept in top working condition and compliant with all relevant Canadian safety regulations.
• Coaching new and existing employees to adhere to work standards, policies, and procedures.
• Supporting and performing preventative maintenance and troubleshooting on heavy trucks and their specialized explosive pumping systems.
• Quickly identifying and resolving equipment faults or breakdowns in both mobile and static explosive delivery units.
• Ensuring repairs are done efficiently to minimize downtime while maintaining safety.
• Following safe work procedures in an explosive environment.
• Verifying trucks are free of explosive materials and properly decontaminated before maintenance to prevent fire or accidental detonation.
• Maintaining detailed maintenance records, work orders, and inspection checklists for each vehicle.
• Ensuring documentation meets regulatory and company standards, including safety-critical systems work and inspections as required by regulations.
• Supporting the development of new hires through active coaching and field audits against Dyno Nobel standards.
• Assisting in developing key operating instructions for mobile equipment.
• Traveling to all sites throughout NL WO to conduct competency audits of operators.

What We're Looking For

• Valid driver’s license (Class 3 with air brake endorsement required; Class 1 with air brake preferred).
• Journeyperson certification as a Heavy Duty Equipment Technician or Truck and Transport Mechanic is an asset.
• 3+ years of experience in heavy truck or equipment maintenance, with skills in diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience in mining, industrial sites, or with bulk explosives trucks/equipment (preferred).
• Current WHMIS and TDG certifications.
• Willingness to complete site-specific mine safety and explosives safety training.

What We Offer

• Paid vacation and holidays
• Health care, life insurance, and AD&D
• RRSP and RPP after 1 year of employment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supportive coworkers

Our core values include Zero Harm, Respect, Customer Focus, Ownership, Community Care, Continuous Improvement, and Reliability. We strongly encourage women, veterans, First Nations, Indigenous peoples, and Métis to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without discrimination.

Note: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior agreement. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias or employees. We are not responsible for agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.