What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanics Supervisor position at Dyno Nobel?
Job Brief
Lead and support a team of maintenance mechanics to keep plant equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. This is a leadership role where you’ll help troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and keep maintenance work on track.
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 Maintenance Mechanics Supervisor, you’ll lead and support a team of maintenance mechanics to keep plant equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll help troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and keep maintenance work on track while developing the skills and capabilities of your team. You’ll work closely with operations, maintenance planning, and engineering to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support safe plant operations. Other duties include:
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.*
Lead and support a team of maintenance mechanics to keep plant equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. This is a leadership role where you’ll help troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and keep maintenance work on track.
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 Maintenance Mechanics Supervisor, you’ll lead and support a team of maintenance mechanics to keep plant equipment operating safely, reliably, and efficiently. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll help troubleshoot equipment issues, coordinate repairs, and keep maintenance work on track while developing the skills and capabilities of your team. You’ll work closely with operations, maintenance planning, and engineering to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support safe plant operations. Other duties include:
- Lead and support the maintenance team by coordinating daily activities, providing hands-on guidance, and helping troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues.
- Maintain plant equipment and facilities, including piping, pressure vessels, valves, rotating equipment, and other mechanical systems.
- Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance to support equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and meet operational priorities.
- Promote a strong safety culture by maintaining safe working conditions, reinforcing safe work practices, and ensuring proper lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Partner with operations, maintenance planners, and engineers to prioritize work, coordinate repairs, and meet maintenance schedules and commitments.
- Identify and recommend equipment repairs, upgrades, and modifications to improve performance, reliability, and safety.
- Manage maintenance records and work orders in SAP to ensure accurate documentation and timely completion of maintenance activities.
- Support maintenance planning and budgeting by assisting with material and service bids, coordinating resources, and identifying equipment needs.
- Develop and mentor team members through training, coaching, performance feedback, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain compliance with Dyno Nobel's HSEQ standards, company policies, and applicable regulations.
- 5 years of experience in the maintenance field
- Previous leadership experience preferred
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose equipment issues and determine appropriate repairs.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and industrial mechanical equipment.
- Understanding of safe work practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), and the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
- Willingness to work overtime and be on call as required
- Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a TWIC card.
- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player.
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.*