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Dyno Nobel · 1 week ago

Blasting Training Manager

Salt Lake City, UT

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology. As the Blasting Training Manager, you will be responsible for building and improving the Blaster Training offerings and overseeing blaster assessments to ensure training programs meet industry standards.

MineralMiningPrecious Metals

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Build, implement and continuously improve the Nobel Academy Blaster Training offerings, On-the-job Training, ExMS and Competencies to be the best in the industry

Manage and coordinate the assessment of all of Dyno Nobel Americas (DNA) blasters against defined competencies on a 12-month cycle

Complete assessments in the field and oversee a small team of 1-2 assessors to assist with this effort

Play a key role in effectively managing risks associated with blasting practices and in the improvement of internal blasting standards and practices

Develop the Dyno Nobel Americas (DNA) Blaster talent pool through blaster development programs into the best in the industry

Assist in the implementation of the Zero Harm strategy relating to blasting practices

Facilitate incident investigation and root cause analysis activities to continually reduce risk and improve company performance and periodic attendance at the Zero Harm Council

Promote an environment of learning amongst DNA Blasters resulting in open sharing of both failures and successes

Train all blasters through new Nobel Academy Blaster curriculum and on-the-job training

Manage Blaster Assessors and support coaching directly in the field

Monitor and measure the effectiveness of blasters including quarterly and annual reporting for all region General Managers

Help assessors do their best work each day in order to achieve the larger goals of the organization

Qualification

Blasting best practicesExplosives industry experienceRegulatory knowledgeTraining developmentMicrosoft OfficeContent delivery skillsTeam playerPositive attitude

Required

Bachelors degree in mining engineering or related discipline

7+ years high level and progressively responsible professional work experience in the explosives industry; particularly blasting practices

Expert knowledge and practical application of blasting best practices. This includes an extensive knowledge of product used in the different environments / applications

Strong and demonstrated practical knowledge of relevant blasting regulatory requirements in all applications (mining, quarrying, construction, pipeline, seismic)

Ability to transfer knowledge to others (primarily Blasters and Sales personnel) in a way that results in clear improvement in identified competencies

Build and maintain training and auditing systems

Strong training and content delivery skills

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365

Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player