Field Consultant

Dyno Nobel; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Health care

Life insurance

AD&D

RRSP/RPP

Employee Assistance Program

Friendly coworkers

Job summary

Dyno Nobel is seeking a Field Consultant to deliver blasting solutions and build strong customer relationships. You will lead field activities, from pre-blast surveys to post-blast analysis, coordinating with DynoConsult engineers to optimize performance and safety.

The role requires a mining or civil engineering degree, experience in mining/explosive industries, and the ability to travel up to 60%. Dyno Nobel offers comprehensive health and retirement benefits and a collaborative, safety‑driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mining, Geo-technical, Mineral, or Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering preferred.
• Experience in mining, construction, or explosive industry (surface/underground).
• Project management experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks under pressure.
• Experience with industry instrumentation/software for blasting design preferred.
• Travel 60% may vary by location.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on Dyno Nobel solutions offerings and develop customer relationships as a subject matter expert.
• Lead pre-blast surveys, blast performance measurements, and post-blast assessments.
• Coordinate with DynoConsult engineers and personnel to meet safety and performance metrics.
• Manage project-related expenses and contribute to profitability (EBIT).
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards and applicable regulations.
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Mining/Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Instrumentation software

Blasting design software

Job description

Job Brief

Responsible for delivering on Dyno Nobel solutions offerings. You will develop and maintain customer relationships as a subject matter expert to provide recommendations for best practices and applications supported by measurement of key metrics.

Job Brief

Responsible for delivering on Dyno Nobel solutions offerings. You will develop and maintain customer relationships as a subject matter expert to provide recommendations for best practices and applications supported by measurement of key metrics.

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 a Field Consultant, you will be responsible for delivering on Dyno Nobel solutions offerings. You will develop and maintain customer relationships as a subject matter expert to provide recommendations for best practices and applications supported by measurement of key metrics. Other duties include:

• Technical solutions require project scoping, measurement of KPI’s and execution of recommendations.
• Position will develop and maintain customer relationships as a subject matter expert to provide recommendations for best practices and applications supported by measurement of key metrics.
• Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety. (Ensure Safe Act Observations, Job Safety Analyses, Take 5’s, stretching, and all safety rules are being completed.)
• Ensure compliance with applicable Company HSE Performance Standards, as well as applicable acts and regulations.
• Manage individual project related expenses (materials & travel).
• Contribute to achieving budgeted customer profitability as measured by EBIT.
• Management of all company assets to assist with achieving Company goals.
• 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, processing, etc.
• Respond professionally and timely to address problems and business requests.
• Understand and enhance service requirements to continually improve customer profitability.
• Communicate effectively with all DynoConsult engineers and personnel.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in mining, Geo-technical, Mineral, and/or Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering preferred. Experience in the mining industry and advanced technical knowledge may be substituted for formal degree.
• Experience in construction, mining and/or explosive industry in both surface and underground mining.
• Project management experience preferred
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure customer environment.
• Experience in using current instrumentation and software prevalent in the industry for advanced blasting design is preferre
• Travel (60%) may vary depending on location and nature of work directed
• 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, 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.

*Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.*