What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Field Representative position at Dyno Nobel?
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 Technical Services Representative, you will design, layout, prepare and detonate planned explosive related blasts with correct products, measured quantities, safe application, and effective use of explosives in alignment with Service Operations Manual to meet customer's requirements at locations serviced by Dyno Nobel Americas. Other duties include:
Supervise all aspects of blast crew.
Design the appropriate use of explosives to properly the customers.
Investigate all product complaints and poor performing blasts and report these to the proper plants, regional management and the Technical Service Resource.
Promote Zero Harm by observing safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Support DynoConsult to develop expert capability in Value-In-Use products and applications, including electronic detonators, Titan emulsions and blasting improvement technology.
Support region and DynoConsult management to increase market position and revenue from customers including DEDA/JV members, independent distribution and direct sales to support EBIT objectives.
Work with the Industry Sales Team on technical sales and marketing support for targeted national / major accounts.
Develop professional relationships with both internal and external customers to successfully meet objectives and add value for customers, joint ventures, manufacturing sites and distribution.
Respond professionally and timely to address problems and business requests.
Understand and enhance service requirements to continually improve customer profitability.
What We’re Looking For:
- 5 years of related explosives industry work
- Thorough knowledge of Dyno Nobel products, product applications, blasting practices, and mining\quarry principles.
- People management skills including leadership, performance management and coaching
- Experience as a supervisor is preferred.Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding explosives technology, basic geology, and seismology.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
What We Offer:
- 3 weeks vacation time 12 paid holidays PTO days
- Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
- Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service
- 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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