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    Underground Operator - Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada - Dyno Nobel

    Dyno Nobel
    Dyno Nobel Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

    4 hours ago

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    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.

    Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

    What You'll Do

    As the Underground Operator, you will will interface closely with the operations team to ensure safety and optimization of blasting operations.This position will be Fly-in/ Fly-out based on a 2x2 rotation schedule.Possibility of working day shift and night shift.Other duties will include:

  • 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.
  • What We're Looking For:

  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Mechanical certification is an asset.
  • Boiler mechanic certification an asset
  • Can follow instructions and work unsupervised.
  • TDG certificate required (provided by DNL)
  • 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