Senior Field Consultant

Dyno Nobel; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyno Nobel in Salt Lake City, Utah, seeks a Senior Field Consultant to lead the evaluation of our blasting products and applications and to implement advanced technologies in collaboration with Dyno Consult resources. The role ensures day-to-day blasting operations are performed safely and efficiently across customer sites.

You will guide project milestones, provide on-the-job training for customer blasting personnel, manage project-related expenses, and support safety and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining, Geotechnical, Mineral, or Geological/ Civil Engineering; advanced degree beneficial.
• Experience in a blaster supervisory role preferred.
• Must be willing to undergo ATF background check and obtain MSHA Part 46/48 certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate Dyno’s products and applications and implement technologies with Dyno Consult resources.
• Ensure blasting operations are safe and efficient across projects.
• Deliver project milestones and provide on-the-job training to customer blasting personnel.
• Manage project expenses and contribute to achieving budgeted gross margin.
• Conduct pre-blast surveys, blast performance measurements, and post-blast evaluations.
• Respond promptly to problems and business requests.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Prioritization under pressure

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining, Geotechnical, Mineral, or Geological Engineering / Civil Engineering

Advanced degree beneficial

MSHA Part 46/48 certification

Job description

Job Brief

Responsible for the overall evaluation of Dyno’s products and applications, and implementing technologies in collaboration with other Dyno Consult resources.

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 Senior Field Consultant, you will be responsible for the overall evaluation of Dyno’s products and applications, and for implementing technologies in collaboration with other Dyno Consult resources. The role includes ensuring day-in, day-out blasting operations are executed safely and efficiently. This position will also play a key role in delivering project/initiative milestones important to the customer and potentially provide on-the-job training for customer blasting personnel to ensure safe product use. Other duties include:

• Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavior-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.
• Live and foster the Dyno Nobel Corporate Values.
• 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 budgeted gross margin.
• Ensure quality of service by minimizing losses related to blasting.
• 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, vibration modelling, velocity of detonation, dynamic pressure, SHA, 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, dozer assist, crushing process, etc.
• Respond professionally and timely to address problems and business requests.
• Support product management in key product application and technology initiatives including support to business objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• Four-year degree in Mining, Geotechnical, Mineral, and/or Geological Engineering, Civil Engineering. Advanced Degree in Geotechnical, Civil Engineering, Computer Sciences, etc., or, equivalent time/experience in a job with proven skills. Advanced degree beneficial OR Alternatives: Demonstrated industry experience in mining and explosives
• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience OR 10+ years industry-related experience
• Experience in a blaster supervisory role preferred but not required.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure customer environment.
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
• Current MSHA (or ability to receive) certification for Part 46 and 48.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player.

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

*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.