Control Systems Engineer - Startup & Safety Assurance

Dyno Nobel, Inc.; Graham (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation + holidays + PTO

Health benefits + HSA

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Supportive coworkers

Job summary

Dyno Nobel, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Assurance lead for control, automation, and safety instrumented systems for the TNT Project.

Own architecture, hardware/software, and cybersecurity to ensure fit-for-purpose and safe operations as the plant is commissioned and starts up. You will align with Dyno Nobel standards, support SIL/SIS design, safety validation, FAT/SAT, and lifecycle management, while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering.
• 5+ years experience in industrial control systems (chemicals/explosives preferred).
• Experience with DCS, SIS, PLCs, and industrial networks.
• Knowledge of IEC 61511 / functional safety principles.
• Commissioning and startup experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assure control system architecture from FEED onwards.
• Review EPCM control philosophies, cause & effect, and specifications.
• Ensure alignment with Dyno Nobel standards and cybersecurity requirements.
• Support SIL determination and SIS design assurance.
• Participate in safety validation activities.
• Provide technical support during installation and loop checking.
• Support FAT, SAT, and commissioning activities.
• Resolve control system issues during startup.
• Support development of alarm management, operating interfaces, and training.
• Ensure control system readiness aligns with OR milestones.
• Maintain and optimise control systems.
• Support troubleshooting, tuning, and system upgrades.
• Lifecycle management of automation assets.

Skills

IEC 61511 / functional safety

DCS/SIS/PLCs

Education

Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineering degree

Tools

DCS

SIS

PLCs

Industrial networks

Job description

Dyno Nobel, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Assurance lead for control, automation, and safety instrumented systems for the TNT Project.

Own architecture, hardware/software, and cybersecurity to ensure fit-for-purpose and safe operations as the plant is commissioned and starts up. You will align with Dyno Nobel standards, support SIL/SIS design, safety validation, FAT/SAT, and lifecycle management, while collaborating across teams.