Reliability Mechanical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation + 12 holidays

Full health benefits + HSA

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Dyno Nobel in Graham, KY seeks a Reliability Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical integrity and reliability initiatives across the project lifecycle—from design assurance to commissioning and long-term plant operations.

You'll direct RCFA/RCM programs, review piping and equipment designs for ASME/API compliance, and collaborate with operations and maintenance to improve MTBF and lifecycle performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience in process industries.
• Experience with fixed and rotating equipment, piping systems.
• Experience with RCFA, RCM, preventive maintenance optimization.
• Knowledge of ASME/API piping and pressure equipment standards.
• Experience supporting construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for fixed and rotating equipment and piping systems to ensure reliability.
• Lead mechanical reliability and integrity programs across projects.
• Review design deliverables for codes, standards, and Dyno Nobel requirements.
• Support field engineering during construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Monitor MTBF/MTTR and drive continuous reliability improvements.

Skills

Reliability engineering

RCFA

RCM

Preventive maintenance

Analytical troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASME standards

API standards

Piping codes

Mechanical design standards

Job description

Job Brief

Provides mechanical engineering leadership throughout the project lifecycle-from design assurance and construction support through commissioning and transition into long-term plant reliability operations.

• This position is located in Graham, Kentucky*

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 Reliability Mechanical Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and long-term performance of mechanical systems for Dyno Nobel’s new TNT manufacturing facility. This position provides mechanical engineering leadership throughout the project lifecycle-from design assurance and construction support through commissioning and transition into long-term plant reliability operations. Other duties include:

• Provide technical expertise for fixed and rotating equipment, piping systems, mechanical integrity programs, and reliability improvement initiatives to ensure equipment is safe, maintainable, and optimized for operational performance.
• Lead the development and implementation of mechanical reliability and mechanical integrity programs for fixed equipment, rotating equipment, piping systems, and critical assets.
• Review and provide technical assurance for mechanical and piping design deliverables, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and Dyno Nobel engineering requirements.
• Provide technical review and challenge of EPCM designs, equipment specifications, vendor documentation, and engineering calculations.
• Support the specification, selection, and installation of mechanical equipment to ensure reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ASME, API, piping, and pressure equipment standards.
• Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and develop corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurrence.
• Develop and optimize preventive maintenance (PM), predictive maintenance (PdM), and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies.
• Support equipment criticality assessments, lifecycle planning, and critical spare parts strategies.
• Review vendor data, drawings, operating manuals, and technical documentation.
• Provide field engineering support during construction, installation, equipment testing, and mechanical completion activities.
• Support punch listing, commissioning, start-up, and transition of mechanical systems into operations.
• Provide troubleshooting support and engineering recommendations to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Monitor reliability performance metrics including MTBF, MTTR, equipment availability, and failure trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through equipment performance analysis and reliability optimization.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of mechanical engineering experience supporting industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, chemical processing, petrochemical, refining, mining, or other process industries.
• Experience with both static and rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, pressure vessels, piping systems, and mechanical equipment reliability.
• Strong understanding of mechanical integrity, reliability engineering principles, asset lifecycle management, and maintainability practices.
• Experience with Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM), preventive maintenance optimization, and predictive maintenance programs.
• Knowledge of ASME, API, piping, pressure equipment, and mechanical design standards.
• Experience supporting construction, mechanical completion, commissioning, and start-up activities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, and project teams.
• Experience in chemical manufacturing, explosives, petrochemical, or other highly regulated process industries 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.

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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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.