Process Engineer

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 the Process Engineer, you will implement plant improvement projects to increase the safety, reliability, cost, and quality of the plant through sound engineering knowledge and practices. You will be responsible for providing input on modification and improvement projects through all phases of design, equipment and material specifications, construction, and inspection of new or modified facilities. Other duties include:

• Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives, and regulations.
• Live and foster the IPL Corporate Values.
• Works with contractors 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
• 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.
• Contribute to 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 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.
• Execute Management of Change, Focused Improvement, or Capital Expenditure projects.

What We're Looking For:

• B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering

• Early-career opportunity requiring 0-3 years of experience. Candidates who have recently earned, or are working toward, a bachelor''''s degree are encouraged to apply.

• Experience in a chemical plant and/or working with hazardous materials is required. Applicable co-op or internship experience applicable.

• Experience from manufacturing operations in a PSM regulated chemical manufacturing process

• Computer literacy in MS Windows. Experience with SAP a plus.

• Ability to independently identify process problems/opportunities, identifies root cause, and implements solutions

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

• Ability to learn in a complex chemical process.

• Ability to apply chemical engineering concepts to a chemical process.

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

• 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

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.

• Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.*