Operator Trainee

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 Operator Trainee, you will be responsible for the operation and care of process equipment in one or more of the areas within the Waggaman, Louisiana Ammonia Plant. Other duties will include:

• Responsible for the operation and care of process equipment in one or more areas of the WALA Ammonia Plant:
• Takes routine readings as required simultaneously observing and inspecting process equipment for proper operation. Read various gauges measuring temperatures, pressures or flows, records readings and may make adjustments and/or minor repairs
• Operates, stops, starts equipment and systems within the plans by observing various pressure, temperature and flow gauges and makes adjustments to controls and equipment as required.
• Read technical information and take appropriate action, based on interpretation of Operating Procedures, Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&ID’s), Process Flow Diagrams (PFD’s) and technical manuals.
• Checks and maintains lubrication of heavy industrial rotating equipment if necessary.
• Opens and closes large valves at ground level, within structures, and at the top of vessels and towers if required by specific job within certain areas of the plant.
• Documents and reports observations to request repairs/improvements.
• Samples product and performs Quality Control testing.
• Makes entries to Operator Logbooks and PC spreadsheets and communicates operating conditions to his/her relief.
• Cooperates and works with other plant operators as required during startups, shutdowns and emergencies.
• Ensures that operating procedures are kept accurate and up to date.

What We’re Looking For:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred
• Ability to read and comprehend technical data; must have aptitude for mechanical and mathematical principles
• Must be willing and eligible to obtain a TWIC Card
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives
• Ability to understand and utilize training in order to operate designated areas of the plant in a safe manner.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation paid holidays PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• 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

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.