Mechanical Engineer - TNT Plant Reliability and Commissioning

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full health benefits

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

HSA contributions

Job summary

Dyno Nobel in Graham, Kentucky, is launching a brand-new TNT manufacturing plant and seeks a mechanical engineer to assure equipment, piping, materials, and construction activities meet Dyno Nobel standards and safety codes.

You will lead mechanical reliability and integrity programs, support commissioning, and optimize maintenance strategies while collaborating with EPCM teams and field staff to deliver a successful startup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in industrial facilities (chemicals/explosives preferred).
• Experience working with both static and rotating equipment.
• Knowledge of ASME, API, piping and pressure equipment standards.
• Experience supporting construction and commissioning preferred.
• Strong understanding of maintainability and asset lifecycle.
• Must be willing to undergo ATF background check to possess explosives.
• Positive attitude and team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of mechanical reliability and integrity programs for fixed and rotating equipment.
• Design, equipment selection, construction, commissioning, startup and building the reliability program.
• Review and assure mechanical and piping design deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards and specifications.
• Provide technical challenge to EPCM designs.
• Support specification and selection of mechanical equipment.
• Perform RCFA and recommend corrective actions.
• Support preventive, predictive and RC(M) maintenance programs.
• Review vendor data, drawings and operating manuals.
• Provide field engineering support during installation and testing.
• Support punch listing, mechanical completion and commissioning activities.
• Provide engineering input to troubleshooting and improvements.
• Develop and optimize preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance strategies.
• Monitor MTBF, MTTR and availability; drive continuous improvement.
• Identify reliability improvement opportunities through equipment performance analysis.

Skills

Industrial facilities experience

Static & rotating equipment

ASME/API standards knowledge

Construction & commissioning

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Brief

Provide mechanical engineering assurance for equipment, piping, materials, and construction activities for the TNT Project. The role ensures mechanical systems are safe, reliable, maintainable, and compliant with applicable codes and Dyno Nobel standards.

• This position is located in Graham, Kentucky*

Be Part of Something New!

Join us as we bring a brand-new TNT manufacturing plant to life! This is a unique opportunity to be part of the commissioning and startup of a new facility, work with new technology and equipment, and help shape the plant’s long‑term success. Make an impact from day one and grow with the site for years to come.

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:

• Lead implementation of mechanical reliability and mechanical integrity programs for fixed and rotating equipment.
• Design, equipment selection, construction, commissioning, startup, and building the reliability program
• Review and assure mechanical and piping design deliverables
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and specifications
• Provide technical challenge to EPCM designs
• Support specification and selection of mechanical equipment
• Perform root cause failure analysis (RCFA) and recommend corrective actions.
• Support preventive, predictive, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) program
• Review vendor data, drawings, and operating manuals
• Provide field engineering support during installation and testing
• Support punch listing, mechanical completion, and commissioning activities
• Provide engineering input to troubleshooting and improvements
• Develop and optimize preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies, including critical spare parts planning.
• Monitor equipment reliability metrics (MTBF, MTTR, availability) and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify reliability improvement opportunities through equipment performance analysis.

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years experience in industrial facilities (chemicals/explosives preferred)
• Experience working with both static and rotating equipment
• Knowledge of ASME, API, piping and pressure equipment standards
• Experience supporting construction and commissioning preferred
• Strong understanding of maintainability and asset lifecycle
• 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.

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
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers

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Care for the Community & our Environment

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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.

*Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.