Controls Engineer

Dyno Nobel; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Full health benefits

Matching 401K

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dyno Nobel, based in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks candidates for a role focusing on developing and managing control systems for its emulsion plants. The ideal applicant will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, three or more years of experience in an industrial setting, and proficiency in PLC programming.

The position offers extensive benefits including generous vacation days, health insurance with HSA contributions, and a supportive work environment. Join a team dedicated to innovative solutions in commercial explosives!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated skills in control disciplines, including DCS and PLC.
• Positive attitude and friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical schematics and control panels.
• Identify and address problems in control systems.
• Create functional requirements for control system designs.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards.

Skills

PLC programming and troubleshooting

SolidWorks experience

Understanding of power distribution

Industrial manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC systems

Allen Bradley PLC systems

Red Lion PLC systems

Job description

Job Brief

Develop, install, manage and maintain equipment used to monitor and control engineering systems, machinery and processes in the Dyno Nobel Americas emulsion plants and mobile fleet.

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

• Design electrical schematics, interconnection diagrams, power distribution, control panels and other electrical drawings
• Identify problems and potential problems with control systems and designs
• Create functional requirements specification documents for control system designs for engineering projects and standard equipment/processes
• Develop piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID), controls narratives and testing protocols for new and existing systems
• Develop training documents and standards for existing machine and control designs
• Contribute to working teams for projects
  • Ensure control system designs and construction meet the customers’ requirements in all aspects
  • Manage the overall scope of work within budget and to the agreed schedule
  • Manage forecasting and reporting for project resources and scheduling
  • Oversee decisions regarding all aspects of control system project design and implementation
• Ensure compliance with applicable Engineering Standards for the manufacture of explosives and hazardous materials
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE rules, regulations, and standards

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years demonstrated skill in an industrial/manufacturing environment with PLC programming and troubleshooting
• SolidWorks experience is required
• Demonstrated skill in specific control disciplines including distributed control systems (DCS) and programmable logic controllers (PLC) (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Red Lion and others helpful)
• Working knowledge of Siemens (and other manufacturers’) PLC systems, both programming and hardware
• Understanding of power distribution, low voltage and high voltage
• Basic knowledge of industrial manufacturing and chemical process automation & control systems
• 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
• General paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.