Process Safety Management (PSM) Engineer (Contract)

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

Job summary

A leading company in commercial explosives is seeking a Process Safety Manager for a fixed-term contract in Calgary. This role involves managing Process Safety risks, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and providing coaching to operational leaders. Successful candidates will possess a Chemical Engineering degree and significant experience in the Chemicals Industry. Join a team committed to achieving Zero Harm and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

3 weeks paid vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days

Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions

Generous tuition reimbursement program

Generous paid parental leave

Friendly and supportive coworkers

Qualifications

• 10+ years of process safety experience in a complex manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
• Good knowledge of industry standards like OSHA PSM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the uplift for the Operations Risk Management transformation project.
• Support Process Safety risks management in adherence to Global Risk Framework.
• Drive the safety culture at regional sites to support Zero Harm Value.

Skills

Process Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Leadership

Coaching

Hazard Studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Professional Engineer designation

Post graduate vocational training in Process Safety

Job description

This is a Fixed-Term - 12 month Contract position

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

The function of this role is to conduct the expected uplift for the Latin America (Latam) Operations Risk Management (ORM) transformation project. The role will provide support across regional network of operations whilst supporting sites in effectively managing Process Safety risks in accordance with DNLs Global Risk Framework.

• Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety. (Ensure SAO, JSA, 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.
• Live and foster the IPL Corporate Values.
• Supports BEx initiatives and ensures participation from all areas of responsibility

• Drive the technical compliance within the Operations Risk Transformation program in adherence to plan including the medium and long term actions.

• Support the continuous improvement of the Global HSEC Management System to ensure the systems are standardized and embedded across Latin America sites.

• Providing Process Safety Management coaching to Operational Line Leaders.

• Perform Process Safety Management performance monitoring and reporting to highlight ‘target areas’ for improvement.

• Ensure compliance to the Global HSEC Management System and local legislation.

• Drive the safety culture at regional sites to support the Zero Harm Value.

• Provide timely advice to Regional Leadership on Process Safety Management related events and programs.

• Provide input into the development of Group and Business Unit Zero Harm plan

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelors degree or higher in Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer designation considered an asset
• Post graduate vocational training in Process Safety, Risk Assessment, hazard studies/risk assessment – HAZOP/HAZID/LOPA.
• 10+ years process safety experience in a complex manufacturing environment within the Chemicals Industry (or similar)
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
• Good knowledge of industry best practices with regards to Process Safety Management Systems from the Centre for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) and/or the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE).
• Good knowledge of Risk Management, including the application of ISO 31000.
• Good knowledge of regional standards and legislation, including OSHA PSM.
• Facilitation of hazard studies and risk assessment (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA and bow-tie analysis).
• Leadership and coaching of Process Safety and Risk Management.

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks paid vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Matching 401K
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• 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

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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