Blast Crew/General Labor *19 Per Hr

Job Brief

Design, layout, prepare and detonate planned explosive related blasts with correct products, measured quantities, safe application, and effective use of explosives in alignment with Service operations Manual to meet customer's requirements.

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 member of our Blast Crew, you will operate auxiliary equipment and assist equipment operators in the maintenance of site all equipment and the loading, mixing, unloading, and preparation of explosive products for the customer. Available as a Blast Crew Helper reporting to Blaster in Charge when dispatched to a customer site. Other duties will include:

• Assist Equipment Operators and Blasters at blast site to safely serve the customer.
• Report required maintenance of any equipment required to assure its reliability and safe operation.
• Familiarize and Comply with appropriate areas of the HSE Management System, Safe Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
• Support of the implementation of all policies improving the quality of blasting services and limiting liability exposure related to the blast event.
• Proactively manage risks and safety issues and practice Take 5! process
• Maintain safe working procedures at any site that you are dispatched to.
• Report all incidents and hazardous conditions to appropriate supervisors.
• Complete and report pre and post use reports for all equipment that is operated.
• 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.
• Operate auxiliary equipment in support of equipment operators, including forklifts, winches, and hand tools to provide timely, safe, and high-quality product and service to the customer.
• Proactively support Safety programs by participating in training and safety meetings .

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Good work habits. Prior manual labor experience preferred
• Education: Preferred high school diploma or equivalent.
• Reliable: Both in attendance and in performance of duties. Operate as defined in applicable SOP.

What We Offer:

• Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service
• Friendly and supportive coworkers
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• Paid vacation + 11 paid holidays + a couple of PTO days
• General paid parental leave

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 and veterans 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.