Regional Area Manager

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.

Dyno Nobel is searching for a professional from a mining industry background, who is interested in long-term professional growth in the field of on-site explosive supply and operations.

The position will be based in the Labrador City / Wabush (NL) geographical area. The successful candidate must be capable of being responsible for multiple site operations, managing of customer requests and / or demands, as well as local crews.

What you will do

This position is responsible for delivering sustainable revenue by working closely with the site operations and crews. In addition, the position is responsible to grow the business in the Labrador West area (mining, quarry, construction, and major civil projects).

• Overall IOC site contract compliance (Health and Safety, Operations, Commercial) managing the customer relationship as well was working with our site operations team ensuring continuity of supply.
• Securing growth opportunities in mining, quarry, and construction.
• Managing 20+ employees.
• Responsible for safety, production, quality, and budgets for their area of mine operations.
• Approve plans, delegate work to their teams, oversee progress, solve problems, and take corrective action when required.
• Organize budgets and monitor spending.
• Prepare reports and briefs on production, safety, progress on projects and more.
• Lead and participate in meetings and briefings.
• Oversee the development of supervisors, providing support and guidance.
• Remain involved with union(s) representatives and the HR department to avoid and resolve personnel issues and grievances.
• This position is based in Labrador City, NL.

What we are looking for

• Engineering degree; either in mining, civil or geological, are preferred.
• College or technical degree combined with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Knowledge of mining, drilling & blasting processes are required. Knowledge of explosives products will be considered as an asset.
• Ability to work in a team environment, all while being autonomous and self-sufficient.
• Minimum 7 years experience in related industry, including team supervision of local crews and client support.
• Strong track record of building positive relationships with co-workers, team members as well as clients and stakeholders.
• A good working knowledge of commonly used business IT technologies.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of OH&S Act and Health, Safety and Environment management systems.
• Knowledge of cash flow modeling techniques and mineral economics is an asset.

What We Offer

• Eligible for an annual incentive program.
• Paid Vacation time + Paid holidays.
• Excellent and complete benefits plan for you and your family which include :
• Health Care + Life Insurance + AD&D.
• RRSP + RPP (after 1 year of continuous employment).
• Employee Assistance Program.

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