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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 Process Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the PSM and risk control effort across the site. You will assist the site with resolving, implementing, and delegating the OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements and mentor site employees to ensure their understanding of the process safety system. Other duties include:

• Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety.  Ensure Safety Audits, Safe Act Observations, Job Safety Analyses, and Take 5's are being completed and all safety rules are being followed.

• Ensure compliance with applicable Company HSE Performance Standards, as well as applicable acts and regulations.

• Live and foster the seven Corporate Values.

• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives and ensure participation from all areas of responsibility, including but not limited to 5S, Visual Management, Problem Solving, and Focused Improvement.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) and EPA Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulations.

• Oversee the site's Process Safety Management system by providing guidance to individual element leaders at the site.  Ensure effective coordination between the various elements (such as review of pertinent MOC's and Incident investigations during PHA's).

• Oversee the site's Risk Management process, including coordinating entry and update of events in the risk register; facilitating bowtie (or other) analyses for material risks; guiding the site to effective use of baseline versus situational risk designation; and facilitating the critical control management plans and verifications.

• Mentor site employees to understand and effectively apply Process Safety Management systems

• Oversee the site's Operations Risk Management (ORM) transformation, including managing goals and targets to bring the site to compliance.

• Schedule Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) studies.

• Assist with updating P&ID's to ensure effective PHA's and LOPA's.

• Own and audit various existing Process Safety programs such as the site Management of Change (MOC) program

• Monitor, drive, and document Process Safety corrective actions to closure.

• Set and track goals and measures for PSM program improvement.

• Develop and coordinate Process Safety training at the site.

• Serve as the site contact point for regulatory agencies (such as EPA or OSHA) on activities tied with Process Safety Management and Risk Management.

•  Active member of the site Health & Safety Committee.

What We're Looking For:

• BS Degree in Engineering or related discipline

• 3+ years of Process Safety Management and experience in chemical manufacturing.

• Computer skills including Microsoft Office.

• Working knowledge of OSHA PSM requirements, including process hazard analysis (PHA), HAZOP's, and Management of Change (MOC).

• Knowledge of basic investigation techniques and root cause analysis.

• Excellent communication skills.  Ability to connect and interact with people at all levels, including managers, engineers, and front-line employees.

• Knowledge of engineering documents such as P&ID's, PFD's, and specifications

• 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 up to 4%
• 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.*