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 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 Sr. Environmental Director, you will manage, plan, coordinate and direct aspects of the company’s activities in the Americas concerning the environment and community. You will be responsible for providing technical expertise associated with environmental management, compliance and engineering functions to assist company-wide efforts to maintain and/or enhance environmental compliance, safety and quality programs, and profitably operate in accordance with Dyno Nobel Americas (DNA) goals, values and objectives. Other duties include:

• Participate in management of all environmental and community affairs in Dyno Nobel Americas.
• Participate in critical governance and management of Dyno Nobel and its affiliates.
• Shared responsibility for the vision and achievement of Dyno Nobel business objectives and strategies with emphasis on all financial and business planning functions.
• Respond in the event of a safety related incident, and/or investigation, and implement corrective action with urgency, efficiency, and sound judgment
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, business, community, industry organizations, and regulators.
• As needed develop tailored community outreach programs for various sites across Dyno Nobel Americas.
• Manage and direct a team of environmental professionals to meet the needs of a diverse and geographically dispersed business.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE Performance Standards, together with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Encourage collaborative alliances and relevant participation and direction in conjunction with relevant third party institutions and industry organizations.
• With the finance department, assure the appropriate management of environmental provisions for remediation of legacy environmental issues.
• Stay abreast of environmental regulations to assist compliance efforts and serve as a technical resource for the company. Take note of any regulatory changes impacting the company and work with all levels of management to resolve existing or potential issues. Complete, work with company personnel, or commission needed permitting or document submissions. Work with legal counsel on resolution of non-compliance issues.
• Review document submissions to state and federal agencies to monitor compliance status.
• Provide technical advice and/or on-site support during federal or state inspections. Perform audits or site inspections to assist with compliance efforts or resolve potential non-compliance issues. Perform site visits to assist sites with environmental matters.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Physical Science, Environmental Science or related technical field. Masters degree preferred.
• 10+ years’ experience with environmental regulations relating to manufacturing/mining with preference for chemical manufacturing or explosives.
• Advanced knowledge of environmental regulations including: the United States Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, EPCRA and CERCLA.
• Thorough knowledge and proven record of interfacing with regulatory agencies, including the United States EPA and State DEQs.
• Proven record in the area of community outreach.
• Highest standards of professional responsibility, ethics, and integrity.
• Experience with progressively increasing professional record of senior leadership where corporate goals were established, communicated and accomplished through team efforts.
• Experience managing environmental accruals and legacy environmental issues.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and team player

What We Offer:

• Paid vacation+ 12 paid holidays + PTO days

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

• Matching 401K

• 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.