Technical Services Representative (Greencastle, PA)
About The Position
Orica is a global leader in mining and civil blasting, established in 1874. They are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies. Orica 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, 2024 and 2025. This role is for a Mining Field Technical Services Representative who will support customer Technical Services requirements, focusing on Product Stewardship, delivering measurable value to customers, and sustainable revenue to Orica. Orica does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
Requirements
- 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 / photography.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, or equivalent experience in explosives industry.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with key potential clients to create opportunities for Orica with emphasis on differentiated products and service applications utilizing knowledge of Orica technology capabilities as well as broad knowledge of explosives and blasting applications in the mining, quarry and construction industries, and provide ongoing technical support including implementation support.
- Provide technical support to research and development, marketing, technical service, and Safety, Health, Environmental and Security (SHES) functions.
- Assist Business Teams in pre-bid evaluation of customers and potential for opportunities.
- Train and develop Orica local business unit personnel and participate as a trainer at Orica Technical Training Courses as requested.
- Showcase Orica and client successes by co-authoring papers and presentations at professional meetings.
- Promote concept of Electronic Blasting Systems (EBS) and technical solutions approach to the business and customers.
- Ensure Orica, industrial, and regulatory explosive handlers are well trained and aware of best practices.
- Demonstrate SH&E leadership through regular contact with Orica SHES personnel and Federal regulatory personnel as needed.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
