Dyno Nobel is a great place to work as most everyone is willing to go above and beyond their job description to make sure the customer is properly serviced. My favorite part of my job is meeting new clients and seeing current customers.
"Tom Medak is the Bulk Operations Manager for the WNAA Arctic Canada team. Tom is in his 41st year with Dyno Nobel explosives group. Having started as a bulk truck operator, Tom then became supervisor, then manager where he helped build state of the art emulsion plants that are operating at Dyno Nobel’s highest standards in the remote regions of the Arctic for over 20 years.
Tom’s contributions and leadership makes us all Dyno Nobel Proud!" Seamus Kilcommons, HSEC Manager Canada, Tracy Levesque, Contract Administrator, and Leigh Rudolph, Customer Service Team Lead.
My name is Amsyah Sebayang, President Director of PT DNX Indonesia based in Jakarta, Indonesia. I am responsible for all DNX Indonesia: 8 operational sites, more than 25 MPU’s and 400 employees. I have been working for Dyno Nobel for almost 22 years. I started when I was a fresh graduate from college as a Site Engineer.
Cinthia has been with Dyno Nobel since April of 2012. “When I first started with Dyno Nobel I had no experience with explosives. I discovered an area that interested me a lot and I wanted to learn more,” Cinthia said.
Cinthia has developed her knowledge of mechanics, maintenance and repair of pumping systems necessary when working in remote areas. In her free time she volunteers working with numerous charities in her community. She also enjoys renovation and construction projects.
I turned down my "dream job" today. I had an opportunity to do more of what I love and for more money and I turned it down.
Why did I do this? Benefits.
There's so much more to being happy in your work than money, and that's benefits - both written and unwritten. The written benefits are easy - companies can throw money at insurance policies, 401k's, PTO, tuition reimbursement, etc... all day long, but the unwritten benefits are really what makes employees stick around.
- Having a good relationship with your boss and coworkers.
- Having the flexibility to take care of your family if you need to.
- Having your supervisor's support for the things you're passionate about.
- Having the opportunity to grow within the position you're in instead of having to find that growth in the next position. These are just a few of those "intangibles."
What this situation has taught me is that I already have my "dream job." Even if you feel like you've outgrown your current role - have that discussion with your current employer and see if they can help you with the change you're looking for. No, you don't owe it to your employer, but if you're enjoying those intangible benefits, you owe it to yourself.
In 1985, following two stints as a summer intern, I began my first “real job”. My intent was to work for a year or so, and then return to college with enough savings to not have to work part-time. That never happened. Instead I was trained and mentored by fellow employees and managers, eventually returned to school while working using a tuition reimbursement program, learned the importance of working safely every day, was given opportunities for advancement I never imagined, relocated twice, continued to be trained and mentored, and worked with and for great people who kept encouraging and challenging me to better myself and keep growing. As I embark on my latest opportunity with Dyno Nobel, I realize again that I still have my “dream job”, 34 years later.
“I absolutely love working for Dyno! I am treated with an incredible amount of respect and as a valued member of our team on and off the bench!” Erin said.