Plant Engineer (Mechanical Or Chemical)

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 Plant Engineer, you will provide technical support resources for emulsion, SME and ANFO manufacturing and operations, focusing on asset management, preventive maintenance, reliability, troubleshooting and problem resolution for equipment issues. Other duties include:

• Work with the emulsion plant management in the identification, evaluation, and execution of process technology improvement opportunities to improve process safety and profitability for Dyno Nobel Americas

• Work with the emulsion plant management in the identification, evaluation, and execution of process technology improvement opportunities to improve process safety and profitability for Work with the emulsion plant management in the identification, evaluation, and execution of process technology improvement opportunities to improve process safety and profitability.

• Work with the emulsion production facilities to successfully complete design, execution and implementation of minor growth and sustenance projects to better manage existing processes, facilities, and infrastructures and successful completion of new construction projects on time and within budget

• Ensure compliance with applicable company engineering and design standards for the manufacture of explosives and hazardous materials as well as compliance with applicable HSE rules, regulations, and standards

• Participate in technical investigations, inspections, studies and surveys, and analyze historical data to determine equipment risk, criticality and performance.

• Ensure equipment and process design and construction meets customers' requirements, including project development of scoping processes and technical needs specifications

• Conduct operational tests to ensure that designs fall within the expected specifications. Design and improve current processes to increase plant production efficiency and quality.

• Assist in the generation of engineering designs (equipment layout, P&IDs, machine, piping, general) for existing assets as needed

• Develop minor project scopes and business cases getting buy in, and agreement of project terms and outcomes, from plant management, steering committees, and relevant functional teams

• Deliver minor project within scope, within or under budget and schedule

• Prepare and/or assist with preparation of project funding requests, capital expenditure proposals (CEP)

• Provide support and direction for equipment commissioning

• Conduct and participate in design and safety reviews

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

• 5+ years of demonstrated skill in a manufacturing environment and troubleshooting industrial chemical processes

• Basic knowledge of Ammonium Nitrate based explosives manufacturing processes, machinery and infrastructure throughout an explosives plant environment

• AutoCAD or SolidWorks experience is desirable. Must be able to read and interpret P&ID, PFD and general arrangement drawings

• Experience with regulatory and code compliance relating to engineering design including electrical codes, pressure vessel codes, construction and building codes, environmental, ATF, OSHA, MSHA, and NRCAN

• Working knowledge of industrial manufacturing and chemical processes and their design

• Proven ability to design and implement cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve process safety and reliability

• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and team player.

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

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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.

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