Field Engineer

Description

• [Company] , a wholly owned subsidiary of[Company] , is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America and Australia, as well as selected customers in the Asia Pacific region. Due to continued results and world-leading innovation, customers in the mining, quarry, construction, pipeline and geophysical exploration industries choose[Company] .

Position Summary:

• Reports to Engineering Manager, North America. 

Responsible for the following:

• The Field Engineer provides internal and field support for emulsion manufacturing operations.

Essential Functions:

• Successful implementation of engineered changes in a timely and safe manner.
• Specifies operational requirements.
• Writes operating procedures and trains operators for new plants and equipment.
• Decision Making Authority:
• Resolves operational issues; works independently on specifically scoped projects.
• Major Challenges:
• Multiple concurrent projects, communicating with internal and external teams, support of a wide geographic area, periods extensive travel.
• Other duties may be assigned within the capabilities of the successful candidate, as determined by management.

Requirements:

• Education: BS Engineering or equivalent experience (10+ years).
• Experience: 10+ years.

Technical:

• Knowledgeable in explosives technology.
• Familiar with equipment used in emulsion manufacturing.
• Knowledgeable in emulsion plant and bulk delivery operations.
• Must satisfy the requirements for “possessor of explosives” as defined by the BATF.

Role Competencies:

• Assists in design and upgrades to plants and equipment.
• Technical consultation for construction of plants and equipment.
• Initial operation of equipment and plants.
• Analysis of operational and equipment issues to assist in development of solutions.
• Team member for hazard studies and technical audits.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Management of multiple demands.

Work Environment & Physical Conditions:

• Performing job duties around high explosives and otherwise hazardous materials; ability to wear and care for applicable personal protective equipment (such as, safety glasses and shoes, respirator, hard hat and ear protection, and safety harness) as required by site-specific requirements.