Controls Engineer

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, we push the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives—helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact.

About the role

Provide engineered electrical and control system design review and technical solutions for equipment, processes, and instrumentation for new and existing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in major engineering projects, site upgrades, and major site modifications.
• Safely coordinate EIC design and drawing package for execution, while remaining on schedule and on budget.
• Develop key engineering deliverables such as electrical construction drawings and control wiring schematics.
• Design and code PLC-based control systems in accordance with project requirements.
• Act as the technical resource for the process controls design of major engineering projects.
• Oversee electrical and controls engineering deliverables on projects to ensure technical quality and customer satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with engineering teams, project stakeholders, and customers.
• Demonstrate ownership and seek accountability to deliver results.
• Contribute to a culture of mutual respect, trust, accountability, and teamwork.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and lead by example.
• Ensure design compliance with applicable external regulatory requirements, company engineering standards, and HSE requirements for the manufacture of explosives and hazardous materials.
• Direct third-party engineering design resources to produce deliverables that meet or exceed expectations.
• Direct various contractors and trades in the field, providing guidance and answering questions during construction and start-up.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, OR demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant industry experience as a controls engineer (mineral processing/mining, industrial chemical manufacturing plants, oil & gas, etc.).
• Proven track record in detailed process design, drafting specifications, equipment and component selection, and system installation.
• Experience and capability in the development of electrical and controls engineering packages and specifications, including generating wiring schematics, control panel design, and general arrangement drawings.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Experience reading and working from P&IDs.
• Design and coding of DCS, PLC, and HMI.
• Proven leadership, able to motivate and drive teams to maximum performance and positive project outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving skills, capable of seeing both the big picture and fine details.
• Enthusiasm and a desire to constantly improve and challenge the status quo to deliver value.
• Strong knowledge and application of best engineering practices, standards, codes, and health and safety codes.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and be flexible with several projects in progress simultaneously with multiple teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect and interact with people at all levels.
• Hands-on experience relating to plant construction, equipment installation, commissioning, and process troubleshooting.
• Operational experience would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of process instrumentation and controls.
• Travel may be necessary based on the needs of the business, less than 20%.

Benefits

• Paid vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• 401K with match
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave

Our core values: 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.