Instrument and Controls Tech Role
Louisiana, MO - USA
Job Summary
Were looking for an experiencedDeltaV Instrument & Control Systems Specialist to help keep our plant automation systems running safely efficiently and this role youll work hands-on with DeltaV systems optimize control strategies troubleshoot automation issues and partner with maintenance and operations teams to improve overall plant performance.
What Youll Do
- Maintain and support DeltaV control system hardware and software.
- Perform system upgrades firmware updates patches and lifecycle management activities.
- Monitor and improve control loop performance using Emerson Insight and other diagnostic tools.
- Configure maintain and optimize alarm management systems.
- Support system reliability through user administration cybersecurity best practices and network maintenance.
- Develop and improve control strategies loop documentation and automation standards.
- Work closely with Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) maintenance and operations teams to reduce downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Utilize tools such as ValveLink to evaluate valve performance support outage planning and improve preventive maintenance efforts.
- Troubleshoot automation instrumentation and control system issues to minimize production interruptions.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives that enhance system performance safety and operational efficiency.
What Were Looking For
- Associates degree in Engineering Automation Electrical Technology or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- At least 5 years of experience supporting industrial automation or process control systems.
- Hands-on experience with Emerson DeltaV distributed control systems is required.
- Experience working with DCS and/or PLC-based control systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with Rockwell ControlLogix is a plus.
- Familiarity with HMI systems industrial networking instrumentation and process safety systems is preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude.
- Positive dependable and motivated to help improve plant operations through reliable automation systems.
Benefits
- 3 weeks vacation PTO days
- 12 paid holidays
- Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions dental plan with an orthodontic option wellness coaching available
- 401k with 4% matching (additional contributions for tenure marks)
- Generous tuition reimbursement program
- Generous paid parental leave
- 9 / 80 schedule
About Company
PTS Advance is the largest specialist provider of technical talent to the United States’ Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Power & Renewables, Life Sciences, Construction & Infrastructure, and Manufacturing industries.