Job Brief

As the Jr. Process Engineer, you will track plant operational performance and provide information and ideas for plant process efficiency improvements. You will provide technical guidance to maintenance, HSE, and operations.

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia, and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety, and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian-based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

What You’ll Do

As the Jr. Process Engineer, you will track plant operational performance and provide information and ideas for plant process efficiency improvements. You will work with the other engineers to develop long-term improvement opportunities to ensure long-term sustainable, efficient, and safe operations. Other duties will include:

• Provide technical guidance to maintenance, HSE, and operations and provide guidance on plant Distributed Control System modifications and maintenance.
• Demonstrate and be committed to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through Gembas, Safe Act Observations and other tools
• Ensure compliance with applicable Company HSE Performance Standards, as well as applicable acts and regulations.
• Live and foster the IPL Corporate Values.
• Monitor plant performance by tracking KPIs of the Ammonia plant
• Identify continuous improvement initiatives through KPIs & problem solving
• Recommend and help implement process improvements and alterations for improved performance and safety
• Manage operations projects as appropriate and complete engineering designs and evaluations
• Provide technical guidance for Administration, Environmental, Safety, Operations, and Maintenance
• Write work requests, service and consulting contracts. Supervise and coordinate outside and professional services
• Write purchase requisitions, solicit and evaluate quotations, select materials and equipment, write material requisitions
• Make field inspections of proposed and current projects
• Supervise specific projects involving company and contract personnel
• Availability for on-call duty, acting as the plant emergency contact person during non-office hours based on a rotating schedule with other technical support
• Provide start-up support as needed, including Night Shifts
• Participate and support PSM (Process Safety Management) efforts as required
• Play key roles in the Management of Change Process, including Owner & Reviewer

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Process Technology, or related field of study.
• Internship or Co-op Experience in Chemical plant or refinery preferred
• Knowledge of chemical plant mechanical equipment and processes
• Use sound engineering, economic, and management principles to affect decisions in parallel with company and corporate goals and objectives
• 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
• Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• 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

Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.