Plant Operator

Job Brief

As the Emulsion Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the safe manufacturing of our world class bulk emulsion product out of our Corner Brook site and will be required to follow and lead all safe management systems that apply to the position.

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

* this position is full-time, with a work schedule consisting of a rotation of 7 days on, followed by 7 days off rotation on night shift *

As the Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the safe manufacturing of our world class bulk emulsion product out of our Corner Brook site and will be required to follow and lead all safe management systems that apply to the position. In addition to being a plant operator you should be willing to train on various types of Dyno Nobel Bulk trucks and specialty equipment to prepare and deliver explosive products to customer in a safe, timely, and efficient manner. Other duties include:

• Support Zero Harm culture in Health, Safety & Environment
• On time Completion of documentation and reports
• Operate Emulsion Plant to prepare and deliver quality products to customer.
• Operate and perform maintenance on plant facility within Dyno Nobel Health and Safety Management System procedures and practices.
• Support emulsion and prill handling using site shunt truck and/or Mobile Processing Units (MPU)
• Calibrate equipment, monitor fuel percentages, check emulsion density, and perform Quality Control analysis on product.
• Load and unload trucks & Silos, and maintain Site Inventories
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain safe working conditions in the shop, while driving and operating equipment, and while on blast sites to protect personal safety and the safety of others (Zero Harm)
• Prepare and maintain all records and monthly reports concerning the production and sales of explosive products.
• Aid and lead other team members.
• All other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years in a mechanical or process position
• Explosive manufacturing experience would be considered an asset.
• Stationary engineer certification is an asset.
• Clean drivers abstract. - Valid Class 1 driver’s License would be considered an asset
• Operate and perform minor maintenance of heavy motor vehicles and perform gassing operations within Health and Safety Management System procedures.
• 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.