Dyno Nobel

Health and Safety Advisor

Biwabik, MN

About This Job

Job Brief

Manage, plan, coordinate and direct H&S activities at manufacturing, transport, distribution and field service sites to reduce risk of employee injury, community impact and property loss.

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 a Health and Safety Advisor, you will manage, plan, coordinate and direct H&S activities at manufacturing, transport, distribution and field service sites to reduce risk of employee injury, community impact and property loss. You will provide Point of Contact interface and services to Business Unit General Manager and Management Team in relation to ensure all aspects of Regulatory compliance, H&S and Security are adhered to. Other duties include:

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Support field Operations and Business Unit leadership with development and implementation of sustainable management strategies to achieve Company H&S management system objectives..

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Facilitate incident investigation and root cause analysis activities to continually reduce risk and improve

Company performance.

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Provide training to employees focused on all aspects of H&S activities and expectations

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Participate in continuous improvement activities, teambuilding workshops and special working groups to continually improve performance and replicate best practices

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Responsible for implementation of corporate standards regarding H&S.

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Provide leadership and direction to all echelons of employees to continue to shape a world class safety culture

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Provide analysis and support for office and field staff; providing safety support through active participation and guidance on how to perform site work tasks.

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Develop employee understanding and use of personal risk assessments, Job Step Analysis and formal risk assessments

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Act as a liaison with government entities when and where required (DOT, FMCSA ATF, MSHA, OSHA, EPA).

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Enhancement and execution of strategic campaigns to improve the HSEC Management System standards, implementation, embedding and verifying effectiveness.

What We’re Looking For:

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Bachelor’s degree or higher in Safety Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred. Industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.

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Professional certification desired. (CDS, CSP or CIH)

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Commercial motor vehicle fleet technologies experience preferred.

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Proficient in various computer platforms including but not limited to Microsoft Suite, Velocity EHS platform and ELD platforms.

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5+ years H&S experience in DOT Haz-Mat Bulk and Non-bulk explosive products, or field service-related industry involving transportation. Commercial explosives and/or mining industry experience preferred.

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5+ years of supervisory or management experience preferred.

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Occupational Safety and Health, Health and Safety Management or engineering. Strong knowledge of DOT/FMCSA regulations.

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Valid CDL with HAZMAT endorsements, Smith System Instructor preferred, but not required.

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Requires 50% travel

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Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer:

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3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days

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Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available

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Matching 401K

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Generous tuition reimbursement program

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Generous paid parental leave

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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.