Control Systems Engineer

Dyno Nobel; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & holidays

Health benefits

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Supportive coworkers

Job summary

Dyno Nobel in Graham, Kentucky, seeks a Control Systems Engineer to lead design, commissioning, and optimization of DCS, SIS, PLCs, and industrial networks across the asset lifecycle.

You will provide technical leadership for automation, ensure safety and compliance with IEC 61511, support FAT/SAT, and guide installation, testing, and startup through long‑term plant operations as the facility expands.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience supporting industrial automation and control systems in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, explosives, or other continuous process industries.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial communication networks.
• Knowledge of IEC 61511 / functional safety principles.
• Working knowledge of IEC 61511, Functional Safety, SIL assessments, and Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Commissioning and start-up experience preferred.
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, commissioning, and optimization of DCS, SIS, PLCs, and industrial networks.
• Ensure safe, reliable operation and compliance with IEC 61511 across asset lifecycle.
• Review control philosophies, FEED through detailed design and implementation.
• Support FAT/SAT, commissioning, start-up, and ongoing system validation.
• Provide technical input on instrument installation, loop checking, and verification.

Skills

Process automation leadership

Technical leadership

Safety awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering

Tools

DCS

SIS

PLCs

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

IEC 61511

Job description

Job Brief

Provide technical leadership for distributed control systems (DCS), safety instrumented systems (SIS), PLCs, and industrial networks from front-end engineering through start-up and into long-term plant operations.

• This position is located in Graham, Kentucky*

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 You’ll Do

As a Control Systems Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing, commissioning, and optimizing the automation systems for Dyno Nobel's new TNT manufacturing facility. You'll provide technical leadership for distributed control systems (DCS), safety instrumented systems (SIS), PLCs, and industrial networks from front-end engineering through start-up and into long-term plant operations. Other duties include:

• Provide technical leadership for process automation and industrial control systems, including DCS, SIS, PLCs, industrial networks, and Functional Safety requirements, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Assure control system architecture, design, and engineering deliverables from Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) through detailed design and implementation.
• Review and provide technical input on EPCM control philosophies, cause & effect diagrams, specifications, and control system documentation.
• Ensure alignment with Dyno Nobel standards, cybersecurity requirements, and applicable automation industry practices.
• Support Safety Instrumented System (SIS) design assurance, SIL determination, functional safety reviews, and validation activities in accordance with IEC 61511 principles.
• Provide technical support during installation activities, including instrument installation, loop checking, and system verification.
• Lead and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, start-up, and control system validation activities for DCS, SIS, and PLC systems.
• Support troubleshooting, tuning, optimization, and upgrades of control systems to improve plant reliability and performance.
• Support development and optimization of alarm management strategies, operator interfaces, and control system training.
• Ensure control system readiness aligns with operational readiness (OR) milestones and successful transition into plant operations.
• Manage the lifecycle of automation assets, including DCS, PLCs, SIS, industrial networks, software, and control hardware.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering
• 5+ years of experience supporting industrial automation and control systems in chemical manufacturing, petrochemical, refining, explosives, or other continuous process industries.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, and industrial communication networks.
• Knowledge of IEC 61511 / functional safety principles
• Working knowledge of IEC 61511, Functional Safety, SIL assessments, and Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Commissioning and start-up experience preferred
• Must be willing to undergo and pass an ATF background check as required to be a possessor of explosives
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and team player.

What We Offer

• 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Matching 401K
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

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Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

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Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

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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.