What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reliability Engineer- Ammonium Nitrate position at Dyno Nobel?
Job Brief
Lead the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of reliability practices across manufacturing operations.
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 Reliability & PI Engineer of IS and AN, you will lead the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of reliability practices across manufacturing operations. Other duties include:
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Treat the Business as our Own
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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 the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of reliability practices across manufacturing operations.
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 Reliability & PI Engineer of IS and AN, you will lead the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of reliability practices across manufacturing operations. Other duties include:
- Ensures the accurate reporting, categorization, and investigation of production losses, driving systemic improvements and compliance with DNL’s Reliability Standard.
- Live and foster Dyno Nobel Values
- Ensure compliance with applicable HSE Performance Standards
- Lead regular reviews of production losses and cost-impact events.
- Participate in investigation of loss events exceeding the investigation threshold using approved methodologies.
- Monitor asset performance metrics including OEE, Uptime, Reliability, and Mean Uptime.
- Oversee the use and maintenance of the Production Reporting and Loss System (PRLS).
- Identify Direct Causes and Systemic Root Causes for Reliability Events.
- Facilitate quarterly reviews from PI data to identify ‘Bad Actor’ equipment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement systemic improvements
- Investigation of loss events
- Utilizing PI monitor asset performance metrics including OEE, Uptime, Reliability, and Mean Uptime .
- Oversee the use and maintenance of the Production Reporting and Loss System (PRLS).
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field)
- 3 years of experience in reliability, maintenance, or operations management in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Prefer experience in explosives or heavy chemical manufacturing
- Proficient in data systems such as PRLS, ERP and PI platforms
- Experience using PI in a chemical manufacturing setting is desired
- Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) or equivalent preferred.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Knowledge of RCA methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis).
- Understanding of discrete manufacturing processes.
- Familiarity with heavy chemical manufacturing
- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player
- 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 401(k)
- Generous paid parental leave
- Generous tuition reimbursement program
- Friendly and supportive coworkers
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.*