Control Systems Engineer — Commissioning & Startup

Dyno Nobel; Graham (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Dyno Nobel seeks a Control Systems Engineer to lead the design, commissioning, and optimization of automation for a brand-new TNT manufacturing facility. You will provide technical leadership for DCS, SIS, PLCs, and industrial networks from FEED through startup and into long-term operations.

You will ensure safety, reliability, and compliance while supporting FAT/SAT, installation, and system validation. This role offers growth as the plant scales and operations mature.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation and control systems within chemical, petrochemical, refining, explosives, or continuous processes.
• Experience with DCS, SIS, PLCs, HMI/SCADA, and industrial networks.
• Knowledge of IEC 61511/functional safety principles.
• Commissioning and start-up experience preferred.
• Willingness to undergo ATF background check due to explosives handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for process automation and control systems across lifecycle.
• Lead design, commissioning, and optimization of DCS, SIS, PLCs, and networks.
• Ensure safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance throughout projects.
• Support FAT/SAT, installation, tuning, and system validation activities.
• Develop alarm management strategies and operator interfaces.
• Align control system readiness with OR milestones for plant operations.

Skills

DCS

SIS

PLCs

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networks

Functional Safety

IEC 61511

Commissioning

Education

Electrical/Control Systems/Automation Engineering degree

Tools

FEED

SIL determination

Job description

Dyno Nobel seeks a Control Systems Engineer to lead the design, commissioning, and optimization of automation for a brand-new TNT manufacturing facility. You will provide technical leadership for DCS, SIS, PLCs, and industrial networks from FEED through startup and into long-term operations.

You will ensure safety, reliability, and compliance while supporting FAT/SAT, installation, and system validation. This role offers growth as the plant scales and operations mature.