Instrumentation Supervisor

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Salary: $105,000 - $115,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a leading chemical manufacturer located just south of Boston, MA. They have been supplying high-quality, sustainable fatty acids and glycerin to the North American market. With over 80 different products and advanced manufacturing processes such as hydrolysis, distillation, and hydrogenation, our client is committed to meeting the evolving needs of our customers with the highest standards of quality and service.

Why join us?

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
401k Match up to 4%
On-site 24/7 Fitness Center
Tools and Uniforms Provided
Annual Boot Allowance
Annual Merit Increases and Bonuses

Job Details

This is a hands-on supervisory role leading the instrumentation function for a 24/7 chemical manufacturing facility. The Instrumentation Supervisor reports to the Senior Maintenance Manager and oversees a team of three instrumentation technicians, growing to four. The focus is troubleshooting and repair, technician training and development, working down the open work list, and building out a preventive maintenance schedule for instrumentation and controls. This is a field-based position, not a desk job, and the right person is a leveled-up technician who is comfortable in the plant and still puts hands on equipment.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with occasional off-hours support for outages and emergencies.


Responsibilities

Supervise the daily work of the instrumentation technician team, including assignments, priorities, and work quality
Lead troubleshooting and repair of process instrumentation, transmitters, analyzers, control valves, and related field devices
Develop, implement, and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule for instrumentation and control equipment
Manage and reduce the open work order backlog in coordination with Operations and Maintenance leadership
Support DCS, PLC, and industrial control system troubleshooting, working with the controls engineer on programming needs
Train, coach, and develop technicians, including building technical skill and safe work habits
Maintain a strong field presence to support execution, safety oversight, and real time problem solving
Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Reliability to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability
Ensure all work follows site safety requirements including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, hot work, and work at heights
Support spare parts identification, documentation, and CMMS record accuracy
Coordinate contractor work and hold contractors to site safety and quality expectations
Support shutdowns, turnarounds, and continuous improvement projects

Qualifications

Minimum of five years of industrial instrumentation experience, preferably in chemical manufacturing, refining, food processing, or similar heavy industrial environments
Prior supervisory, lead technician, or crew coordination experience preferred
Strong hands-on troubleshooting ability with process instrumentation, analyzers, control valves, and loop calibration
Working knowledge of DCS and PLC platforms, including Allen Bradley and Siemens, with the ability to troubleshoot Honeywell systems (programming is not required)
Experience using a CMMS for work orders, PM scheduling, and history, SAP preferred
Electrical journeyman license strongly preferred but not required
Working knowledge of industrial safety practices including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, electrical safety, and working at heights
Associate or bachelor's degree in instrumentation, electrical technology, engineering technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent industrial experience
Solid communication and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and develop others
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

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