Job Description - Instrument and Controls Technician Manager
Job Title: I&C Manager
Full-time leadership position
$120,000–$150,000 base + 15% STIP
Leads the I&C team, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Area Managers
Benefits: 401(k) matching, Dental, Health, Vision, Paid Time Off AND MORE
About the Role
We're looking for an experienced I&C leader to own instrumentation and controls for the plant — leading a team of technicians and support staff to keep systems running reliably through smart maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing.
Responsibilities
Lead, train, and mentor the I&C team
Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of electrical, process control, and automation systems (DCS/PLC — Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Bailey Infi-90)
Keep steam, electrical, boiler, and environmental systems running reliably
Partner with Area Managers, Operations, and Union teams on daily work and special projects
Manage instrumentation calibration schedules and spare parts planning
Champion a safe, compliant work environment
Support budgeting and use plant data (eDNA/Pi historians) to guide decisions
Requirements
5–10 years in I&C, including supervisory/leadership experience
Background in Industrial Energy, Power Generation, or Utility settings
Hands-on PLC/DCS expertise (Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Modicon; ControlLogix, Bailey Infi-90)
Strong grasp of field instrumentation (VFDs, PID controllers, transmitters, sensors)
Sharp troubleshooting skills — electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls
Familiarity with steam turbines, boilers, and water treatment systems
CMMS experience (Maximo or similar)
Able to work in an industrial plant setting (climbing, lifting up to 80 lbs, confined spaces)
This Job Is
A fit for hands-on I&C leaders from industrial or power generation backgrounds
Great for someone who loves mentoring a team and solving tough technical problems
A chance to lead a critical function with strong incentive upside and room to grow
Requirements
5–10 years in I&C, including supervisory/leadership experience
Background in Industrial Energy, Power Generation, or Utility settings
Hands-on PLC/DCS expertise (Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Modicon; ControlLogix, Bailey Infi-90)
Strong grasp of field instrumentation (VFDs, PID controllers, transmitters, sensors)
Sharp troubleshooting skills — electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls
Familiarity with steam turbines, boilers, and water treatment systems
CMMS experience (Maximo or similar)
Able to work in an industrial plant setting (climbing, lifting up to 80 lbs, confined spaces)
Benefits
401(k) matching, Dental, Health, Vision, Paid Time Off AND MORE
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