CONTROL SYSTEMS SUPERINTENDENT

KENT WORLDWIDE; Washington (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Processing Corporation, a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE family, seeks a Control Systems Superintendent to lead the Instrumentation and Controls team in Washington, Indiana. You will drive reliability, safety, and performance of plant control systems while guiding improvement initiatives, capital projects, and talent development.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering to implement new technologies and ensure compliant, safe operations, helping shape the future of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline; equivalent combinations considered.
• 10+ years' experience supporting industrial control systems (PLCs, DCS, HMIs) in manufacturing or process industries.
• Proven experience leading instrumentation, controls, automation, and reliability initiatives including capital projects and upgrades.
• Ability to lead and develop technical teams and build partnerships across Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and contractors.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with a passion for diagnosing complex issues and improving system reliability.
• Hands-on expertise with industrial networks/protocols (Ethernet/IP, HART, DeviceNet, Profibus, DH+ or similar).
• Comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands-on technical contribution.
• Effective communicator with project management and training capabilities at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site's Instrumentation and Controls team, providing technical guidance and day-to-day leadership for safe and reliable operations.
• Serve as the facility's subject matter expert for control systems, instrumentation, and OT technologies.
• Develop, implement, and improve preventive/predictive maintenance to maximize equipment reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex instrumentation and control system issues with cross-functional teams to drive timely resolutions.
• Lead capital, reliability, and continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation, including contractor oversight.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, upgrades, and design improvements for efficiency and safety.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards, procedures, and training materials.
• Ensure regulatory and company standards compliance while managing budgets and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

PLCs

DCSs

HMIs

OT systems

Job description

Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a member of the KENT WORLDWIDE™ family of companies, is looking for a Control Systems Superintendent to lead our Instrumentation and Controls team in Washington, Indiana. In this role, you will drive the reliability, safety, and performance of plant control systems while leading improvement initiatives, supporting capital projects, and developing the next generation of technical talent. You'll work closely with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams to solve complex challenges, implement new technologies, and help shape the future of our operation. Build something that lasts. Lead with purpose. Join GPC and help drive the reliability, innovation, and performance that power our business forward.

• This position is designed and intended to be performed in Washington, Indiana.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the site's Instrumentation and Controls team, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day leadership to support safe and reliable operations.
• Serve as the facility's subject matter expert for control systems, instrumentation, automation technologies, and operational technology (OT) systems.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment reliability and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex instrumentation and control system issues while partnering with Maintenance, Production, and Engineering teams to drive timely resolutions.
• Lead capital, reliability, and continuous improvement projects from concept through implementation, including contractor oversight and competitive bid management.
• Evaluate and implement new technologies, system upgrades, and design improvements that enhance operational efficiency, reliability, and safety.
• Create, maintain, and communicate technical documentation, standards, procedures, and training materials to support long‑term operational success.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards while managing project budgets, capital requests, and continuous improvement initiatives.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Automation, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related technical discipline; equivalent combinations of education and directly relevant experience will be considered.
• 10+ years of experience supporting industrial control systems, including PLCs, DCSs, HMIs, instrumentation, and automation systems within a manufacturing or process industry environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading instrumentation, controls, automation, or reliability initiatives, including capital projects, system upgrades, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams while building strong partnerships across Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, and contractor organizations.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with a passion for diagnosing complex technical issues, improving system reliability, and driving operational performance.
• Hands‑on expertise with industrial communication networks and protocols such as Ethernet/IP, HART, DeviceNet, Profibus, DH+, or similar control system architectures.
• Comfortable operating as both a strategic leader and technical contributor, balancing project leadership, team development, and day‑to‑day plant support.
• Effective communicator with strong project management, organizational, and training capabilities who can influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

TRAVEL EXPECTED:

• Ability to travel up to 10% as needed.