Equipment Operator

*Pay is $23 per hour*

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 We Offer:

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

What You'll Do

As an Equipment Operator, you will operate auxiliary equipment and assist in the loading, mixing, unloading, preparation and tying in of explosive products on customer sites. You will be responsible for assisting in warehouse / magazine management and in the maintenance of all site equipment. Other duties include:

• Proactively manage risks and safety issues
• Operate auxiliary equipment in support of blasting operations, including forklifts, winches, and hand tools to provide timely, safe, and high-quality product and service to the customer.
• Assist in the loading and tying in of blast patterns.
• Operate heavy equipment and MMU's as needed.
• Complete and report pre and post use reports for all equipment that is operated.
• Report required maintenance of any equipment required to assure its reliability and safe operation.
• Assist Equipment Operators and Blasters at blast site to safely serve the customer.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain safe working conditions in shop, while operating equipment, and while on blast sites to protect personal safety and the safety of others.
• Maintain safe working procedures at any site that you are dispatched to.
• Report all incidents and hazardous conditions to appropriate supervisors.
• Support of the implementation of all policies improving the quality of blasting services and limiting liability or risk to reputation related to the blast event(s).
• Familiarize and comply with appropriate areas of the HSE Management System, Safe Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
• Proactively support Safety programs by participating in training and safety meetings.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Good work habits and mechanical skills
• Prior mining experience preferred
• Prior heavy equipment and or heavy truck operator experience preferred.
• Prepared to work early AM shifts, outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• 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.