Instrument and Controls Technician

Dyno Nobel; Louisiana (MO); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

3 weeks vacation

12 paid holidays

PTO days

Full health benefits

Employer HSA contributions

Dental plan with orthodontic option

Wellness coaching

401k match up to 4%

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid parental leave

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is searching for a skilled Automation Systems Engineer to join their team. This role involves managing DeltaV systems, ensuring safety compliance, and optimizing control systems in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, with extensive experience in automation and control systems. You will work alongside dedicated professionals committed to innovation and safety, contributing to projects that enhance operational efficiency and environmental sustainability. If you are passionate about making a difference in the industrial sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in industrial, manufacturing or chemical environments.
• Knowledge of network equipment, operating systems and specialized application software.

Responsabilidades

• Manage DeltaV system hardware and software updates and configurations.
• Develop disaster recovery plans and maintain compliance with HSEQ standards.

Conocimientos

Automation Systems

Safety Instrumented Systems (ISA 84/IEC 61511)

HMI configuration

DCS/PLC configuration

Databases (SQL Server, MS Access)

Networking

Control valves and instrumentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

10+ years in Automation Systems experience

Herramientas

DeltaV

Rockwell Automation Controllogix

Insight monitoring tools

ValveLink

Descripción del empleo

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

DeltaV System Hardware

• Firmware updates
• Lifecycle and legacy plans
• System critical spares management
• Replacing and rebuilding servers, workstations and networking hardware as equipment is superseded and vendor support is longer available

DeltaV System Software

• Base operating system version upgrades, service packs, patches and fixes
• Virus protection pattern files.

Application Software

• Network security and user management
• Maintaining configuration object libraries and standards
• Implementing changes to align with process plant equipment modifications and upgrades and to accommodate process improvement initiatives

Alarm Management

• Alarm attributes
• Record logging systems
• Analysis software, frequency and procedures
• Maintain the plant within a safe operating envelope
• Recognize and act to avoid hazardous situations
• Identify deviations from desired operating conditions that could lead to financial loss.
• Understand complex process conditions.

Control Loop Tuning

• Development and maintenance of control loop functional specification.
• Prepare control strategy documentation and loop drawings by some means such as a SAMA diagram and or logic block diagrams.
• Marked up P&ID detailing the control loop documented.
• Prepare and monitor datasheets for all associated DCS I/O documented.
• Design review meeting or HAZOP should be conducted.
• Commissioning plan and final documentation should be signed off and issued to commissioning team.
• As-built PID register which contains the settings, descriptions, tuning methodology for each loop etc.

Control System Loop Performance Management

• Utilize loop performance monitoring techniques and tools such as Insight to detect degradation in loop performance proactively.

Control Valve and Instrumentation

• Work with E&I technicians to develop and optimize PM’s
• Utilize online monitoring tools such as ValveLink to aid in planning outages and preventing unplanned downtime.
• Critical spares management

Disaster Recovery

• Recommend backup applications.
• Develop and manage a disaster recovery plan.

Overrides and Bridges

• Maintain Control Defeats Register.
• Maintain DCS Change Logs.

Management of Change

• Maintain compliance with all Dyno HSEQ Standards.
• Maintain compliance with company process controls systems standards.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred with 5 years of related experience
• In lieu of degree, 10+ years in Automation Systems experience will be considered
• 5+ years of experience working in an industrial, manufacturing or chemical environment
• Experience in Safety Instrumented Systems (ISA 84/IEC 61511).
• Experience with HMI configuration and DCS/PLC configuration. (preferred DeltaV or Rockwell Automation Controllogix)
• Experience with Databases (SQL Server and MS Access) and Networking
• Knowledge of computer technology including network equipment, infrastructure, operating systems, specialized application software, control valves, and instrumentation.

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
• Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

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.