About this role
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 We Offer:
- 3 weeks paid vacation time accrued in the first year of employment + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
- Paid continued education for applicable licenses and certifications
- We provide all PPE, uniforms, and safety shoes required for the job
- Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
- Matching 401K
- Friendly and supportive coworkers
What You’ll Do
As the Electrician, you are responsible for all electrical troubleshooting, repairs, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and electrical installations throughout the Simsbury Manufacturing plant. Other duties will include:
- Demonstrate and/or lead the commitment to the pursuit of achieving Zero Harm through behavioral based safety
- Ensure compliance with applicable HSE performance standards, objectives and regulations
- Live and foster the IPL Corporate Values
- Align with the Business Excellence, identify and implement framework and strategy to reduce waste and improve quality, productivity and safety performance within the assigned departments.
- Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures, using testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, and oscilloscopes, to ensure compatibility and safety of system.
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
- Assemble, install, test, and maintain electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
- Complete electrical work related to machine installation; repair and overhaul including facilities power distribution, installation and maintenance.
- Perform preventive and reactive maintenance within the Simsbury and Westover Plants
- Troubleshoot, identify and repair worn and failed electrical components, switches, fuses, etc.
- Read and interpret complicated electrical drawings including three dimensional views; to set up new equipment and maintain current equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance in all categories of Electrical to keep all production lines running efficiently and maintain a safe work environment.
- Must respond to an on-call pager once every 3 - 4 weeks to cover a 24/7 manufacturing schedule
What We’re Looking For:
- Must have either an E1 or E2 license.
- 4+ years of experience in a manufacturing / commercial environment repairing and maintaining electrical systems
- 4+ of technical school (Journeyman) preferred.
- Must have electrical knowledge and electrical practices and methods to identify and communicate problems with suggestions to implement alternative methods.
- Ability to obtain a Possessor’s Certificate through BATFE
- Ability to understand the machine process and determine root cause of machine malfunction
- Ability to wear PPE including Arc Flash Gear to comply with NFPA 70E
- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player
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.*