Job Brief
As the Instrumentation and Control Specialist, you will consistently monitor and provide maintenance of the Control systems to ensure continued reliable operation. You will complete regular firmware updates and update virus protection software.
This position is located in Louisiana, Missouri
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
DeltaV System Hardware
•Lifecycle and legacy plans
•System critical spares management
•Replacing and rebuilding servers, workstations and networking hardware as equipment is superseded and vendor support is longer available
DeltaV System Software
•Base operating system version upgrades, service packs, patches and fixes
•Virus protection pattern files.
Application Software
•Network security and user management
•Maintaining configuration object libraries and standards
•Implementing changes to align with process plant equipment modifications and upgrades and to accommodate process improvement initiatives
Alarm Management
•Analysis software, frequency and procedures
•Maintain the plant within a safe operating envelope
•Recognize and act to avoid hazardous situations
•Identify deviations from desired operating conditions that could lead to financial loss.
•Understand complex process conditions.
Control Loop Tuning
•Development and maintenance of control loop functional specification.
•Prepare control strategy documentation and loop drawings by some means such as a SAMA diagram and or logic block diagrams.
•Marked up P&ID detailing the control loop documented.
•Prepare and monitor datasheets for all associated DCS I/O documented.
•Design review meeting or HAZOP should be conducted.
•Commissioning plan and final documentation should be signed off and issued to commissioning team.
•As-built PID register which contains the settings, descriptions, tuning methodology for each loop etc.
Control System Loop Performance Management
•Utilize loop performance monitoring techniques and tools such as Insight to detect degradation in loop performance proactively.
Control Valve and Instrumentation
•Work with E&I technicians to develop and optimize PM’s
•Utilize online monitoring tools such as ValveLink to aid in planning outages and preventing unplanned downtime.
•Critical spares management
Disaster Recovery
Recommend backup applications. Develop and manage a disaster recovery plan
Overrides and Bridges:
Maintain Control Defeats Register. Maintain DCS Change Logs
Management of Change:
Maintain compliance with all Dyno HSEQ Standards. Maintain compliance with company process controls systems standards
What We’re Looking For:•Associates degree in engineering or similar technical field preferred with 5 years of related experience
•In lieu of degree, 10+ years in Automation Systems experience will be considered
•5+ years of experience working in an industrial, manufacturing or chemical environment
•Experience in Safety Instrumented Systems (ISA 84/IEC 61511).
•Experience with HMI configuration and DCS/PLC configuration. (preferred DeltaV or Rockwell Automation Controllogix)
•Experience with Databases (SQL Server and MS Access) and Networking
•Knowledge of computer technology including network equipment, infrastructure, operating systems, specialized application software, control valves, and instrumentation.
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
•Up to a 4% 401k match PLUS additional company contribution from 1% to 5% based on years of service
•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 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
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