Plant Process Engineer (New Plant Builds)

Dyno Nobel, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation plus holidays

Health benefits

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Dyno Nobel, Inc. in Utah is seeking a Plant Process Engineer to develop, install, and manage equipment for monitoring and controlling processes in the Americas emulsion plants and mobile fleet. You will lead process improvements, ensuring safety and profitability, and coordinate with operations on capital projects.

You must have a strong explosives manufacturing background, CAD proficiency (AutoCAD/SolidWorks), and a collaborative approach to design reviews and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 10+ years of demonstrated skill in explosives manufacturing and troubleshooting industrial chemical processes.
• Knowledge of ammonium nitrate based explosives manufacturing processes and infrastructure.
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience; reading P&ID and PFD drawings.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and team player.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and implement process technology improvements to enhance safety and profitability.
• Lead growth projects from design through commissioning within budget and schedule.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and HSE regulations for explosive manufacturing.
• Develop equipment layouts, P&IDs, and general arrangement drawings for new assets.
• Provide process technology support from idea to verification and commissioning.

Skills

Explosives process experience

Process engineering

P&ID reading

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PFD/P&ID interpretation

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:

As a Plant Process Engineer, you will support the identification, evaluation and execution of process technology improvement opportunities to improve process safety and profitability for Dyno Nobel Americas. Other duties include:

• Work with Operations Management to successfully complete design, execution and implementation of growth projects including processes, facilities, infrastructures and successful completion of new construction projects on time and within budget
• Ensure compliance with applicable company engineering and design standards for the manufacture of explosives and hazardous materials as well as compliance with applicable HSE rules, regulations, and standards
• Ensure equipment and process design and construction meets customers' requirements, including project development of scoping processes and technical needs specifications
• Provide process technology support throughout projects, from idea development through engineering, implementation, commissioning, and performance verification
• Conduct operational tests to ensure that designs fall within the expected specifications. Design and improve general processes to guarantee plant production efficiency and quality.
• Manage the generation of engineering designs (equipment layout, P&IDs, machine, piping, general) for new assets
• Specify and evaluate requirements for process materials and equipment
• Assist in the development of project scopes and business cases and the agreement of project terms and outcomes from plant management, steering committees, and relevant functional teams
• Deliver Capital growth project success criteria within scope and within or under budget and schedule
• Provide support and direction for equipment commissioning
• Conduct and participate in design and safety reviews
• Develop training documents and standards for new machine and plant designs
• Conduct and participate in design and safety reviews
• Prepare and/or assist with preparation of project funding requests, capital expenditure proposals (CEP

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• 10+ years of demonstrated skill in an explosives manufacturing environment and troubleshooting industrial chemical processes
• Knowledge of Ammonium Nitrate based explosives manufacturing processes and infrastructure throughout an explosives plant environment
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience is desirable. Must be able to read and interpret P&ID, PFD and general arrangement drawings
• 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

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.