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Instrument and Controls Tech Role

PTS Advance


Job Location:

Louisiana, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Details:

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
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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.

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