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Be Part of Something New!

Join us as we bring a brand-new TNT manufacturing plant to life! This is a unique opportunity to be part of the commissioning and startup of a new facility, work with new technology and equipment, and help shape the plant's long-term success. Make an impact from day one and grow with the site for years to come.

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 an Environmental Manager / Engineer, you will be responsible for developing material mass balances for a new processes to support emissions inventories, waste minimization, and process optimization. You will develop and lead Title V air permitting activities, including emissions calculations, permit modifications, deviation reporting, and regulatory reviews. Other duties include:

• Manage NPDES wastewater discharge compliance, including sampling plans, DMR reporting, stormwater program oversight, and corrective action development.
• Oversee industrial sewer discharge permits, ensuring compliance with pretreatment standards, local limits, and surcharge programs.
• Serve as the primary technical contact during regulatory inspections, audits, and agency communications (EPA, state environmental agencies, POTWs).
• Conduct rootcause investigations for discrepancies in chemical usage, emissions, or waste generation.
• Support process changes, new equipment installations, and chemical substitutions to ensure environmental compliance and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical oversight for onsite water and wastewater treatment systems, including chemical dosing, filtration, sludge handling, and biological treatment (if applicable).
• Optimize treatment performance to improve effluent quality, reduce operating costs, and maintain permit compliance.
• Prepare and review environmental reports including TRI, Tier II, emissions inventories, DMRs, and internal KPIs.
• Ensure accuracy and defensibility of environmental calculations, sampling data, and documentation.
• Mentor process engineers and environmental specialists; provide training on environmental regulations and process systems.
• Serve as the site environmental leader following commissioning, maintaining ongoing compliance with all applicable environmental permits, regulations, and company standards.
• After commissioning, this role transitions into a long-term site environmental leadership position, with responsibility for maintaining and continuously improving the environmental performance of the operating TNT facility.

We're Looking For:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or similar field preferred
• 5+ years of environmental engineering in industrial, chemical manufacturing.
• Demonstrated experience with Title V, NPDES, and LDAR, industrial pretreatment, and environmental reporting programs
• Strong analytical skills with experience in mass balance development, emissions calculations, and process modeling.
• Working knowledge of water/wastewater treatment systems and pollution control technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead crossfunctional initiatives.
• Experience with RCRA hazardous waste programs, emergency planning and Clean Air and Clean Water Act preferred
• Ability to work onsite 5 days a week
• 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
• 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.*