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 team of more than 13,000 employees across the world.
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 USA Inc. has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023.
Detonation Physics Engineer (Watkins, CO, USA)
• Contributes effectively to progress R&D in the field of Next Generation Initiation Systems for Mining and Civil Blasting.
• Works together with Principal Research Fellow on Detonation Physics Modelling (improvements and acceleration of capabilities)
• Development of new technologies to concept proof and beyond.
• Provide modelling assistance within the Research & Innovation Team as well as the wider Technology & Innovation Group and the Orica Global Business.
• Captures R&D in high quality reports and presentations. Assistance with update for major stakeholders.
• Contributions to safe work environment. Compliance with Orica’s safety procedures and risk management processes.
Role Dimensions
• Must be open to reporting the Orica Technical Centre, Watkins, CO.
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 Range
· $70,200 – $98,280 per year
· Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan
(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/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
Orica is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are a Drug-free workplace.
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.
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