Manufacturing Process Engineer Jobs in Kentucky

Job Brief

Accountable for process engineering assurance across FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and start‑up of the TNT Manufacturing Facility in Graham, Kentucky. Ensures that process designs are safe, compliant and operable.

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 Senior Process Engineer, you will be accountable for process engineering assurance across FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and start‑up of the TNT Manufacturing Facility in Graham, Kentucky. The role ensures that process designs are safe, compliant, operable, and aligned with Dyno Nobel standards and regulatory requirements. Following commissioning, the role transitions to a site‑based Process Engineer supporting stable operations, optimisation, and ongoing process safety management. Other duties include:

• Act as Dyno Nobel process engineering authority for the TNT Project
• Review and assure FEED and detailed design deliverables
• Ensure compliance with Dyno Nobel standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
• Provide technical challenge to EPCM process designs
• Lead and participate in HAZOPs, SIL/LOPA studies, and design risk reviews
• Ensure accurate translation of process safety outcomes into design
• Support development of safe operating envelopes
• Support development of operating philosophies, procedures, and training material
• Ensure design supports operability, maintainability, and start‑up requirements
• Participate in OR readiness reviews and gate assurance
• Provide field engineering support during construction
• Support pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and start‑up activities
• Troubleshoot process issues during initial operation and ramp‑up
• Provide ongoing process engineering support to site operations
• Support optimization, debottlenecking, and continuous improvement
• Maintain process safety documentation and Management of Change (MOC) inputs

What We’re Looking For:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 8+ years process engineering experience in chemical/explosives/hazardous industries
• Deep knowledge of process safety (HAZOP, LOPA, relief systems)
• Experience supporting commissioning and start‑up
• Strong understanding of operating philosophies and asset lifecycle requirements
• 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.