Senior Controls and Calibration Technician

Duties & Responsibilities

Controls, Automation & Electrical Systems Leadership

• Serves as the site technical lead for instrumentation, controls, and low-voltage electrical systems
• Develops and maintains site instrumentation specifications
• Establishes and drives the long-term control maintenance strategies for manufacturing, laboratories, utilities, and facility equipment
• Reviews and approves control system instrumentation and control panel designs developed by equipment vendors, system integrators, and engineering firms
• Partners with engineering teams to ensure scalable and maintainable automation solutions are implemented across the site

Control Panel Design & Electrical Systems

• Leads the review, and modification of control panels and low-voltage electrical systems supporting manufacturing and utility operations
• Assist in the development and review of the following implementations:
• Control panel layouts
• Field instrument specifications Wiring diagrams
• Electrical schematics
• I/O schedules
• Device and panel specifications
• Supports the construction, modification, testing, and commissioning of control panels
• Performs troubleshooting and maintenance of low-voltage electrical systems up to 480VAC and associated control circuits
• Coordinates with licensed electricians, contractors, and engineering firms on electrical installations and upgrades
• Ensures compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, and company engineering practices
• Provides technical oversight of field wiring, instrumentation installation, panel fabrication, and control system integration activities

Instrumentation & Calibration Program Ownership

• Owns and continuously improves the site's calibration program
• Defines calibration methodologies, standards, frequencies, and criticality-based maintenance strategies
• Serve as SME for:
• Pressure instrumentation
• Temperature instrumentation
• Flow measurement systems
• Humidity and environmental sensors
• Load cells and weighing systems
• Process analytical instrumentation
• HVAC monitoring systems
• Utility instrumentation
• Leads troubleshooting and impact assessments for out-of-tolerance calibration events
• Reviews and approves calibration procedures, work instructions, and technical documentation

PLC, HMI & Automation Systems

• Supports field troubleshooting on PLC platforms such as:
• Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation
• Siemens
• Ignition
• FactoryTalk
• Building Management Systems

Engineering & Capital Project Leadership

• Acts as Controls and Instrumentation Lead on facility expansion and capital projects
• Supports project development from concept through commissioning and startup
• Reviews and approves:
• P&IDs
• Equipment specifications
• Instrument data sheets
• Power requirements
• Automation architecture
• Functional design specifications
• Participates in FATs, SATs, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities
• Coordinates contractors, system integrators, and equipment suppliers throughout project execution
• Responsibilities may increase in scope to align with company initiatives

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to lead projects and meet key deliverables while keeping stakeholders informed
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communicates effectively and maintains productive relationships with coworkers, clients, and other contacts outside the company
• Demonstrated experience with specialty Instrumentation and metrology
• Proven ability to navigate the following systems: Control panel design, Low-voltage electrical distribution systems, Electrical troubleshooting, PLC programming and diagnostics, SCADA and HMI architecture, Industrial networking, and HVAC controls
• Design and implementation of the following applications: Process automation strategy, Equipment commissioning and startup, Reliability-centered maintenance, pharmaceutical utility systems, GMP manufacturing systems
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work in cross-functional teams
• Accepts feedback from a variety of sources and constructively manages conflict
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software 

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or technical degree in engineering, automation, or applicable mechanical discipline preferred
• Requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience within a federally regulated industry

 

Preference given to candidates with the following:

 

• ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
• UL 508 Technician Certification
• Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
• Electrical License or Limited Maintenance Electrician experience preferred
• Experience designing control panels and industrial automation systems
• Experience supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and GMP environments
• Experience with capital project execution and commissioning
• Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, ISA standards, and GMP requirements

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Adheres to consistent and predicable in-person attendance