Senior Underground Equipment Specialist

Dyno Nobel; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global explosives company is seeking a Sr. Underground Equipment Specialist to provide critical engineering support and ensure compliance with safety and design standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, with strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work on various machinery systems. The role involves significant travel and interaction with manufacturers. Benefits include paid vacation, health care, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Paid vacation time

Health Care, Life insurance

RRSP, RPP after one year of employment

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive coworkers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent 10+ years experience underground.
• 5+ years in an industrial environment with troubleshooting focus.
• Strong machinery and system knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of key MPU manufacturers.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and HSE regulations.
• Write User and Operations manuals for new equipment designs.
• Maintain MPU specifications for manufacturers.
• Travel expected at 50%.

Skills

Troubleshooting equipment and ancillary systems

Knowledge of machinery, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems

Communication skills

Familiarity with CAD 2-D and 3-D software

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or 10+ years equivalent underground working experience

5+ years experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

*This role is not tied to a single location or office; it combines time spent working in the field with work performed from a home office.*

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 Sr. Underground Equipment Specialist, you will provide immediate support of MPU commissioning efforts and follow-on field support when required. You will be responsible for providing a critical engineering resource that will allow other subject experts to focus on high priority R&D projects. Other duties include:

• Provide oversight of key MPU manufacturers.
• Position to provide leading candidate for Dyno Nobel Americas
• Ensure compliance with applicable Company Engineering and Design Standards for the manufacture of explosives and hazardous materials.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE rules, regulations, and standards
• Ensure design and construction meets the customers’ requirements in all aspects.
• Ensure the overall project scope of work is within budget and schedule
• Write User and Operations manuals for new equipment designs.
• Organize, prioritize and execute several projects simultaneously.
• Write and maintain Dyno Nobel Americas Mobile Processing Unit (MPU) specification for use by manufacturers.
• Directly interface with MPU manufacturers on equipment design reviews and fabrication activities.
• Travel is expected to be 50% - the length of each trip will vary depending on the project

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or 10+ years equivalent underground working experience
• 5+ years demonstrated skill in an industrial/manufacturing environment with emphasis on trouble shooting equipment and ancillary systems.
• Strong knowledge of machinery, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written, are necessary as well as the ability to work closely with craft personnel, equipment vendors and manufacturers
• Working knowledge of CAD 2-D and 3-D software
• Familiar with various Microsoft software applications, including Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and 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.