Instrument & Process Control Technician

Norit Activated Carbon; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading activated carbon supplier in Scotland is seeking an Instrument & Process Control Technician to maintain and optimize production processes. This role involves troubleshooting issues, implementing improvements, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a related field and experience in a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work on improvement projects

On-the-job learning

Training and courses

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar role within continuous manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of process control systems and instrumentation.
• Willingness to work shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections of instrumentation and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair process control systems.
• Calibrate measurement and control equipment.

Skills

Process control systems

Instrumentation

Automation equipment

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Process Control

HND in related field

Tools

PLCs

DCS

SCADA systems

Job description

As an Instrument & Process Control Technician at NORIT Activated Carbon, you will play a vital role in maintaining and optimizing our production processes. Your expertise in instrumentation and control systems will ensure that our operations run efficiently and safely. You'll be working closely with a multidisciplinary team to troubleshoot issues, implement improvements, and maintain compliance with safety regulations. You will report to and work closely with Calibrations and Controls Engineer.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting regular inspections and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems.
• Performing troubleshooting and repair of process control systems and instruments.
• Calibrating and validating measurement and control equipment.
• Documenting maintenance activities and updating records for equipment performance.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of preventive maintenance plans.
• Collaborating with engineering teams to upgrade and optimize control systems.
• Ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations.

• Completed degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Process Control, or a related field. HND is a minimum requirement.
• Prior experience in a similar role within a continuous manufacturing process environment.
• Strong understanding of process control systems, instrumentation, and automation equipment.
• Experience with PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and other control technologies.
• Experience with process control project management.
• Experience in control system design and software engineering.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in an industrial setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to work in shifts as required.

• Competitive salary and additional benefit package,
• Opportunity to work on a number of improvement projects,
• Supportive yet high pace work environment,
• A flat organization with short lines in which ownership and initiatives are valued,
• We support the development of our employees through on-the-job learning, training and courses.

About NORIT:

NORIT has a rich history of over 100 years in innovating and developing activated carbon solutions for a wide range of applications including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, biogas, chemicals, water, automotive and others. We are dedicated to providing cleaner and safer production environments for companies, municipalities, and end-users worldwide. With production facilities in the Netherlands, Italy, UK, USA and GBS in Riga, NORIT is a leading global supplier of activated carbon solutions.