Instrumentation Supervisor

About Prime Controls

Established in 2004 Prime Controls L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor we offer comprehensive solutions supported by our size expertise and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000 employees Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Position Summary

As an Instrumentation and Controls Supervisor you will play a crucial role in supervising and coordinating activities of instrumentation and controls technicians engaged in instrumentation set-up connections and testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates with electrical contractors to schedule instrumentation set-up testing and terminations.

• Troubleshoots and resolves electrical problems and connections.

• Plans wiring and installation of instrumentation and controls. Interprets specifications blueprints job orders and assigns duties.

• Inspects work for conformance to company standards and electrical codes.

• Reviews schedules and estimates work hour requirements for completion of job assignments.

• Trains technicians on procedures processes efficient methods quality safety productivity and technical skills.

• Provides input for hiring decisions and performance reviews.

• Interprets company policies and enforces safety regulations.

• Suggests changes to increase the efficiency of the work crew.

• Maintains time and attendance records. Manages schedules and minimizes the need for overtime.

• Coordinates with project coordinator to requisition and purchase needed materials.

• Collaborates with managers to coordinate additional labor to stay on schedule.

• Performs activities of workers supervised.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 2-year technical associate degree or equivalent experience and/or certification.

• 5 years minimum of experience as a technician with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.

• Previous Industrial Experience.

• Familiar with Automation and Controls VFD Drives Soft Starters.

• Experience with PLCs.

• Proficient in computer and Microsoft Office software packages.

• Experience working with medium and low voltages.

• Experience with interpreting wiring schematics/ diagrams.

• Experience with interpreting P&IDs.

• Experience with loop checks.

• Experience with instrument calibrations using a Fluke multimeter and hart communicator.

• Demonstrated supervisor abilities.

• Ability to manage small projects and day to day work planning.

• Experience following electrical schematics.

• Good track record with troubleshooting skills.

• A proven safe work record.

Preferred

• NCCER certification in instrumentation.

• CCST I.

• Journeymans License.

What We Offer

Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Pay range: 40-55/hr
• Health Dental and Vision coverage

• Flexible Spending Account(s)

• Generous PTO

• ESOP Program

• Numerous company events

• 401(k) matching and more!

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

As a federal contractor Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal governments E-Verify program which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.