Director - Major Projects

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.

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

• 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

• 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.

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