Hazardous Waste Team Lead

Job Brief

Accountable for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the Environmental Operations Group. This includes responsibility for providing leadership and direction to staff and providing the highest standard of deliverables to our customers.

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:

Accountable for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the Environmental Operations Group. This includes responsibility for providing leadership and direction to staff and providing the highest standard of deliverables to our customers.

• 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 Dyno Nobel Corporate Values
• Align with the Business Excellence, identify and implement framework and strategy to reduce waste and improve quality, productivity and safety performance within the assigned departments.
• Accountable for maintaining compliance with permit conditions for DCC, Wastewater treatment and the Lead Grinding unit.
• Evaluates results and makes recommendations as necessary for maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Maintain good working knowledge of environmental laws and regulations and keep abreast of any changes impacting local operations. Coordinates with all levels of management to enhance or maintain high environmental standards.
• Assist Plant Engineering and Operations in planning for compliance with regulations in connection with new or modified operations (e.g., new plants or processes, formulation changes) in order to assure compliance.
• Work with Environmental Manager to draft or assist in the preparation of permit and renewal applications, responses to notices of deficiency, notices of violations, surveys, reports and any other requests for information from environmental agencies.
• Provide leadership through direction, support and guidance regarding all activities within assigned department
• Effectively managing, motivating and developing employees with the assigned department(s).
• Promote and drive standardization of systems and processes.
• Involve the Environmental Operations department in BEx activities.
• Direct and coordinate operation resources to ensure customer demands are met.
• Control the department’s expenditure and assets to achieve financial targets.
• Participate in incident investigations, regulatory inspections and audits and close all related actions.
  
  

What We're Looking For:

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Previous leadership experience preferred, but not required
• Ensure all manual entries are legible, organized, and grammatically correct
• Strong communication skills and the ability to develop strong relationships with a variety of groups
• Ability to organize, prioritize and be flexible on several projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable with working both outside and in an office environment
• Must have a valid drivers license and able to drive onsite and on public roads as needed
• Must obtain HAZOP and Hazmat Certification within 6 months of hire
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
  
  

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.

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