Lead Control Systems Engineer - DCS/SIS & PLCs

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

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.