Underground Operator

Dyno Nobel; Labrador City; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Health care

Life insurance

RRSP

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Dyno Nobel in Labrador City is seeking an Underground Operator to ensure the safe preparation and delivery of explosive products to loading sites, troubleshoot and maintain equipment, and support ongoing site operations.

The role requires strong safety focus, good documentation practices, and the ability to work in a 2x2 rotation with fly-in/fly-out schedules. TDG and boiler certifications are preferred; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• TDG certificate required (provided by Dyno Nobel).
• Mechanical and boiler certifications preferred.
• Strong safety and compliance mindset.
• Experience with underground loading operations is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Interface with operations to ensure safety and optimize blasting operations.
• Safely operate and maintain loading and delivery equipment per SOPs.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment when not in proper working condition.
• Coordinate maintenance of Emulsion Carriers with Vale or sub-contractors.
• Provide product support for explosives use including bulk emulsion and detonator systems.
• Maintain positive relations with the Site’s prime client and uphold safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Underground mining

Explosives handling

Explosives loading

Tools

Front end loader

Boiler systems

Job description

Job Brief

As the Underground Operator, you will ensure the safe and effective preparation and delivery of correct explosive product to the loading sites. You will troubleshoot and maintain all equipment types and support ongoing general site operations.

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

• Interface closely with the operations team to ensure safety and optimization of blasting operations.
• Safely operate and maintain loading and delivery equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures, and in a manner that protects company assets and ensures their dependability.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment when not in proper working condition.
• Assist in coordinating maintenance of the Emulsion Carriers. Maintenance to be performed by Vale or Vale’s sub-contractors.
• Provide product support for Vale and Vale contractors with respect to explosives use including bulk emulsion, packaged products and detonator and firing systems.
• Contribute to the establishment of strong positive relations between the Company and the Site’s prime client.
• Repair and Maintain boiler systems that are involved in the manufacturing process.
• Respond readily and in a manner that reinforces the reputation of the Company as a supplier with the highest standards of product quality and customer service.
• Possess a good general knowledge of handling, storing and using explosives on surface (NRC regulations).
• Have a full understanding of documentation required for completing all job tasks related to pumping emulsion explosives.
• Accurately and fully complete all required documentation and reports within time requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Company HSE Performance Standards, as well as applicable acts and regulations.
• Guarantee that a safe working environment is maintained in compliance with all of Dyno Nobel’s safety rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate initiative and embrace the Company’s standards for safety and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in safety meetings, read safety documents (safety alerts, emergency plans, etc.) and report all accidents, incidents, and precautionary concerns.
• Respect and support fellow employees.
• This position will be Fly-in/ Fly-out based on a 2x2 rotation schedule. Possibility of working both day shift and night shift.

What We're Looking For

• Valid driver's license required.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Strong capabilities in multi-tasking, self-disciplined and ability to work unsupervised.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Mechanical certification and boiler certification preferred.
• TDG certificate required (provided by Dyno Nobel).
• Basic hydraulic and mechanical skills.
• Experience operating front end loader would be an asset.
• Knowledge of boilers, compressor, and various electrical and mechanical items an asset.
• Knowledge of explosives and Ammonium Nitrate an asset.
• Underground mining experience and loading and operation of bulk emulsion loaders.

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.