Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Kentucky

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.

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, 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 site‑based Mechanical Engineer supporting plant reliability. Other duties include:

• 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
• Review vendor data, drawings, and operating manuals
• Ensure maintainability and reliability considerations are embedded
• Provide field engineering support during installation and testing
• Support punch listing, mechanical completion, and commissioning activities
• Resolve mechanical issues during start‑up
• Support maintenance strategy development and spare parts definition
• Ensure documentation supports operations and maintenance
• Support mechanical reliability and integrity programs
• Provide engineering input to troubleshooting and improvements
• Support MOC and long‑term asset management

What We’re Looking For:

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