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 Sr. Process Engineer, you will drive process improvements and operations efficiency throughout the manufacturing process. You will be responsible for working with site leaders to identify and implement continuous improvement in all areas of the site's operations through the application of lean methodologies and the use of other Manufacturing Excellence tools. Other duties include:

• Focus on PETN process to drive problem solving and continuous improvement as well as CAPEX project oversight.
• Demonstrate and be committed to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety leadership
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE Performance Standards, objectives and as well as acts, and regulations
• Live and foster the IPL Corporate Values
• Ensure regulatory compliance with OHSA 1910.119, Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals
• Responsible for modification and improvement projects through all phases of design, equipment and material specifications, construction, and inspection of new or modified facilities.
• Coordinates efforts of contractors working on engineering projects and capital projects with maintenance and production personnel taking into consideration safety, environmental and regulatory aspects of the job.
• Prepares OpEx and CapEx requests and provides necessary cost estimates and justification of projects.
• Develops and maintains process for managing process engineering files, containing engineering drawings, equipment specifications, vendor information, etc.
• Troubleshoot and resolve existing plant process problems. Assist with new or modified plant startups.
• Sets the standard for structured Problem Solving, develops other engineers, maintenance techs and producers in structured Problem Solving.
• Increase site productivity, partnering with site management team, by implementing standard work, line balancing, and removing bottlenecks.
• Establish baseline, develop measures/targets, and improve uptime.
• Align with the Business Improvement, identify and implement framework and strategy to reduce waste and improve quality, directly impacting the site costs.
• Use technical know-how for making time studies, material/man/information flows, layouts, etc. for identifying improvements. Lead and/or implement these improvements ensuring controls in place for sustaining results.
• Employ hands-on approach to data collection, analysis, recommendations of opportunities, and implementation.
• Introduce innovative ideas and technologies and be a change agent to effectively implement and sustain.
• Ensure and/or support compliance with applicable Company HSE Performance Standards, as well as applicable acts and regulations; Support compliance with ISO 9001-2008.

What We're Looking For:

• BS Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ minimum experience from manufacturing operations in a PSM regulated chemical manufacturing process, with emphasis on engineering projects, process improvement, and process reliability.
• Systems competency - MS Office. Experience with SAP a plus.
• Mentoring capabilities for producers and maintenance techs to improve adherence to engineering best practices.

• Strong Problem-Solving skills. Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis skills.

• Proven engineering project execution skills

• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
• Knowledge of engineering project execution skills
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a 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
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• 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 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.