Senior Technical Services Representative - (Sellersburg IN)

About Orica

At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures. Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, mining chemicals, and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilize the earth’s resources.  It’s an exciting time to join us – we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation and reimagining the way we work.

Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Orica Immigration Sponsorship (e.g., H1-B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

About The Role - Senior Technical Services Representative - (US Remote)

The Senior Engineer/ Representative - Technical Services leads regional technical services initiatives for all market segments, focused on delivering measurable value to customers and sustainable revenue to Orica.

What you will be doing

• Facilitates and performs risk assessments for advanced blasting services.
• Identifies and takes action to mitigate environmental risks including customer and some third party liaison.
• Write incident reports.
• Develops strong relationships with key mine site personnel up to Technical department head, and to other key production and operations personnel as required.
• Builds extensive knowledge of key accounts and customer site hierarchy.
• Analyses data from blast measurements and assess performance against a baseline.
• Leads and manages product stewardship activities for region as appropriate.
• Ensures maximum service revenue generated from provided technical services as per contracted service level agreement.
• Captures the value delivered to customers through case studies, promotional articles and technical papers.
• Project Manages intros of new IS, Bulk and PE products (Commercialization of new products and technology).
• Audits of blasting practices for internal and external customers.

What you will bring

• Performing mining engineering activities related to explosives, initiation systems, and their application in blasting solutions for Construction, Quarries, Open Pit and Underground Mines. 
• Mining/Explosives product sales experience, including experience with customers, blasters, engineering staff, and operations staff.
• Identifying client needs and developing solutions based on operational abilities and budgetary requirements.
• Familiarity and experience with computer-based data acquisition tools (eg Boretrak, laser profiling, 3G Photogrammetry) as well as basic computer skills such as file handling and the use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with drone mapping / photogrammetry
• Valid drone pilot's license required

Role dimensions

• Full time Salaried Position
• Work Schedule - Monday through Friday
• 75% travel within the Territory/Region
• Some travel may require multiple overnights in a week
• Coverage across the US customer base

Your qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geosciences or Engineering, or equivalent
• At least 7 years of work experience as a mining engineer, mining sales engineer, or related industry experience, including experience with the technical, business, and operations aspects of the mining or explosive industry. 

How you shape and influence others

* Demonstrates courage, models resilience and flexibility
* Possess unquestioned reputation for integrity, ethics, personal values and solid character
* Builds the trust of others  
* Strong stakeholder management, interpersonal and communication skills
* Self-aware and open to feedback 
* Strong attention to detail, with a high level of accuracy, integrity & accountability
* Work effectively across business unit boundaries to develop and align diverse stakeholders 
* High level decision making & problem solving skills
* Self-motivated, well organised and logical, with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
* Strong people management and influencing skills
 

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.

Compensation 

• Full time Salaried Position
• Annual Salary Range:  $103,125 - $125,000 USD
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan
• Company Vehicle

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

Benefits (Full Time Employees) 

•    Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
•    Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
•    Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
•    Health Savings Account
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
•    Company provided Employee Assistance Program
•    Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
•    Voluntary Identity Theft Protection 
•    Voluntary Legal Plan
•    401(k) + Company Match
•    Company provided Maternity Leave
•    Company provided Bonding Leave
•    Accrued Paid Time Off 
•    Paid Sick & Safe Time
•    Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays

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.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica.  Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process.  All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.  Please also be advised that Orica will never request payment or require candidates to deposit a check during the recruitment and onboarding processes.