Manager - Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion (Western Canada)

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About the role - 32976 - Manager - Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion (Western Canada)

We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Manager - Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion (ANE) within our North America Continuous Manufacturing team focused on the safe, reliable and optimized production of ANE to be supplied on time and in full to the North American direct and indirect businesses.

Orica has 13 Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion facilities across Canada, the United States and the Dominican Republic.

The ANE teams will need to work collaboratively with other North American functions (e.g. Safety, Continuous Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering etc). 

Assets within the ANE West portfolio:

-    Blackie
-    Gibraltar
-    Gahcho Kue
-    Victor Gold
-    Salcha (future, following capital upgrade)
-    Red Dog

Location

We are open to this person being based at any of the Orica locations in Western Canada.

What you will be doing

-    The safety and health of the ANE facility teams
-    Compliance to environmental and regulatory requirements
-    Quality and volume of product produced to meet direct and indirect business requirements
-    Development of maintenance strategies, maintenance plans & asset capital plans (including maintenance shutdown planning)
-    The production costs and unit costs of the product and ANE facilities budgets
-    Continual management of relevant enterprise/union agreements
-    People management and the engagement and motivation of the AME teams Team which includes training and development, performance management, reward and recognitions etc
-    Participation in a (to be established) community of practise, with a view to establishing standardisation & best practise sharing
-    Provide a work environment that encourages individuals to be self-motivated

Connection with the bigger picture:

Implementation of an operationally focused business model for the ANE assets, leveraging approaches from continuous manufacturing to improve safety performance (personal and process safety), reliability and cost while also ensuring that asset management approaches are applied to build a full asset picture for forecasting. 

What you will bring

-    Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science or related discipline
-    At least 7 years’ work experience (preferably in mining, mining services, manufacturing, heavy industry, petrochemical)
-    At least 2 years technical experience specifically in Chemical Processing
-    At least 5 years of experience managing teams
-    Knowledge of regulatory frameworks applicable to the region.  To include, but not limited to NRCAN and ERD 
-    Fluent in written and spoken English
 

Role dimensions

-    Must be open to traveling up to 50% throughout Western Canada and USA

-    Must be open to reporting to an Orica office at least three days a week, when not traveling

Your qualifications

-    Experience in Chemical Manufacturing Environment, Major Hazard Facility, technical experience with hazardous materials

What we offer

As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills. 

You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.

Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Benefits 

•    Medical on the first day worked.   Basic module paid by the employer.  
•    Dental on the first day worked.   Basic module paid by the employer.  
•    Life, Disability and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Short- and Long-Term Disability 
•    Retirement / Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
•    Holidays - twelve nationally and/or provincially recognized holidays per calendar year
•    Paid Time Off 
 

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

Orica is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where our people feel engaged, respected, and connected.

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