
Mechanical Engineer - TNT Plant Reliability and Commissioning
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Job overview
Provides mechanical engineering assurance for equipment, piping, materials, and construction activities on the TNT Project, ensuring systems are safe, reliable, maintainable and code‑compliant, then transitions to site‑based reliability support.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
5 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma/G.E.D.
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
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
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 Mechanical Engineer for Reliability and Commissioning, you will 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. Following commissioning, the role transitions to a sitebased Mechanical Engineer supporting plant reliability. Other duties include
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
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 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.
Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, r eligion, s ex, s exual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
14027
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