Who We Are
Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.
What You’ll Do As a Director of Major Projects, you will be responsible for the leadership, governance, and successful delivery of Dyno Nobel’s scope within the TNT Plant Project in Kentucky. The role ensures rigorous Engineering Assurance, effective Operational Readiness (OR) planning and execution, and safe, controlled Commissioning & Start Up in alignment with JV expectations, regulatory requirements, and Dyno Nobel technical standards. Other duties include:
Live and foster Dyno Nobel Values
Ensure compliance with applicable HSE Performance Standards
Represent Dyno Nobel in JV technical and delivery forums
Align with JV partners on safety, engineering and operational expectations
Provide transparent reporting, risk updates, assurance insights
Manage internal stakeholder engagement across corporate functions and governance forums
Lead Steering Committee reporting and executive decision support
Maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans
Ensure adherence to budget, schedule and quality expectations
Lead technical governance across all disciplines
Ensure designs meet standards and regulatory requirements
Governance of HAZOPs, design reviews, risk assessments
Establish training, procedures, and maintenance strategies
Manage handovers from construction to commissioning to operations
Lead commissioning planning and execution
Ensure safe energization, commissioning, first product
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Related Field
10+ years major project delivery experience
Understanding of Engineering Assurance frameworks, design validation, HAZOP leadership
Experience with Operational Readiness planning and execution
Experience Commissioning & Start‑Up leadership in hazardous industries
Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a 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
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.
* Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
What You’ll Do As a Director of Major Projects, you will be responsible for the leadership, governance, and successful delivery of Dyno Nobel’s scope within the TNT Plant Project in Kentucky. The role ensures rigorous Engineering Assurance, effective Operational Readiness (OR) planning and execution, and safe, controlled Commissioning & Start Up in alignment with JV expectations, regulatory requirements, and Dyno Nobel technical standards. Other duties include:
Live and foster Dyno Nobel Values
Ensure compliance with applicable HSE Performance Standards
Represent Dyno Nobel in JV technical and delivery forums
Align with JV partners on safety, engineering and operational expectations
Provide transparent reporting, risk updates, assurance insights
Manage internal stakeholder engagement across corporate functions and governance forums
Lead Steering Committee reporting and executive decision support
Maintain project risk registers and mitigation plans
Ensure adherence to budget, schedule and quality expectations
Lead technical governance across all disciplines
Ensure designs meet standards and regulatory requirements
Governance of HAZOPs, design reviews, risk assessments
Establish training, procedures, and maintenance strategies
Manage handovers from construction to commissioning to operations
Lead commissioning planning and execution
Ensure safe energization, commissioning, first product
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or Related Field
10+ years major project delivery experience
Understanding of Engineering Assurance frameworks, design validation, HAZOP leadership
Experience with Operational Readiness planning and execution
Experience Commissioning & Start‑Up leadership in hazardous industries
Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a 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
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.
* Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.
#J-18808-Ljbffr