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 Lead Mechanic, you will maintain and repair all fixed, plant & mobile equipment, including engines, chassis, product storage, blending and manufacturing equipment to assure reliable, safe, and cost-effective use of company vehicles, mobile equipment and emulsion plant. Other duties will include:

• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE Performance Standards, and site security program

  • Proactively work to achieve compliance with safety systems (PTW, MOC, HAT, and Risk Assessments)

  • Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety. (Ensure SAO, JSA, Take 5's, stretching, and all safety rules are being completed.)

• Repair and maintain all company vehicles and emulsion plant in order to assure safe and reliable use

• Ability to perform Inspection; Wheel/Tire Assemblies; SSS testing; Brake repair; Chassis PMs; Automotive electrical troubleshooting or testing; DOT/TDG Inspections, troubleshoot operating systems controls

• Maintain parts supply inventories and equipment in order to have necessary parts and supplies readily available and to control costs

• Purchase parts and supplies needed for repair and maintenance in order to fulfill maintenance requirements and to be cost effective

• Respond professionally and timely to address problems and business requests.

• Comply with applicable regulatory health and safety policies and practices in order to ensure personal safety and the safety of all employees, company assets, environment and regulatory compliance.

• Knowledgeable and use practices consistent with company policies and procedures from applicable technical modules, SOPs, work site, and safety policies and procedures.

• Knowledgeable of and comply with applicable DOT, OSHA, MSHA, EPA and BATFE

• Ability to work accurately with numbers and perform simple mathematical calculations

• Ability to use CMMS program on computer and phone.

• Effective use of the ATLAS process on a computer.

• Introduce new technology

• Live and foster the IPL Corporate Values.

What We're Looking For:

• Education:

  • Minimum 2-4 years or trade school certification + 3000 hours

• 5 Years of heavy mechanics, plant maintenance or related experience

• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.

• Gasoline and diesel engine, chassis and heavy vehicle repair and maintenance, including controls, electrical and hydraulic systems; welding; manufacturing systems equipment.

• Manufacturers certifications and training in various vehicle systems (Pump Inspection; Wheel/tire; DOT Cert II)

• Acquire and maintain all appropriate licenses and certifications required by federal, state and county entities (e.g. CDL's for commercial drivers with HAZMAT, Tanker, Air Brakes and applicable endorsements).

• ASE Certifications - Recognized

• Brakes, annual inspection and hydraulic systems certification required

• Able to obtain Class A License with tanker and Hazmat endorsements within 12 months

• Must be at least 21 years of age

• Ability to read, write and speak English, and to communicate in writing and verbally. Possess average computer and communication skills.

What We Offer:

• 3 weeks Paid vacation + 11 paid holidays + a couple of PTO days

• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available

• Up to a 4% 401k match

• Generous tuition reimbursement program

• 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.