Reliability Mechanical Engineer

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*

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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…