Instrument & Process Control Technician

Norit Activated Carbon; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NORIT Activated Carbon is seeking an Instrument & Process Control Technician to enhance our production processes in Glasgow. You'll inspect and maintain control systems, collaborate with engineers, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Join us to contribute to safer production environments with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for improvement projects

Supportive work environment

On-the-job learning and training support

Qualifications

• Completed degree in relevant field required.
• Prior experience in a continuous manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of process control systems necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair process control equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Process Control

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.
• 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.