E&I Process Specialist

Fluor Corporation; Montville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corporation in Montville Township, NJ, is seeking a Process Control Specialist to ensure safe and efficient operations in a 24/7 manufacturing facility. The role demands strong troubleshooting skills for PLC systems and instrumentation maintenance, along with a commitment to safety practices.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, at least three years of relevant experience, and be able to work independently. Fluor offers a collaborative work environment focused on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience with PLC Systems and Process Control.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical systems.
• Ability to comply with safety programs and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational checks and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Document findings and corrective actions after troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with operations to enhance process reliability.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety knowledge

PLC systems

Instrumentation maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS (Maximo preferred)

Job description

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you're invited to apply for this role.

Job Description

Summary

Perform Process Control Specialist duties within the E&I Department at a large 24/7 manufacturing facility. This role requires strong troubleshooting capability to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. Candidates must be flexible and able to respond to call-ins as needed. Pay is commensurate with experience.

Essential Duties And Skills Include The Following

• Complies with all Fluor Corporation safety requirements and programs.
• General knowledge of electrical circuitry, national electrical code standards, and arc flash safety
• PLC logic and system interlock troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting skills for pneumatic and electronic instrumentation and control systems including process computers, distributive control systems, and PLCs to improve quality and operational reliability
• On-site operational checks, point-to-point IO verifications, troubleshooting, debugging and control optimization of the process loops
• Experience installing and tuning instrumentation
• Ability to accurately document changes
• Exposure to VFDs
• Experience working with low, medium, and high voltage electrical distribution systems
• This position requires strong troubleshooting skills
• Comply with all Fluor safety requirements and programs
• Demonstrate strong troubleshooting of PLC systems, control loops, and system interlocks
• Troubleshoot and maintain pneumatic and electronic instrumentation, including process computers, DCS, and PLC systems
• Perform on-site operational checks, I/O verification, loop tuning, and system optimization
• Install, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation and control devices
• Troubleshoot VFDs and electrical distribution systems (low, medium, and high voltage)
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, and control logic diagrams
• Accurately document all work performed, including findings and corrective actions
• Work closely with operations to resolve process upsets and improve reliability
• Utilize CMMS (Maximo preferred) to document work, track issues, and support reliability improvement
• Apply a structured troubleshooting approach to identify root causes rather than relying on trial-and-error part replacement
• Candidates should be comfortable working independently during off-hours and responding to emergent issues in a 24/7 operation.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general equivalency degree (GED).
• Minimum of three years’ experience (preferred) with the following: PLC Systems Process Control Instrumentation

Other Required Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability
• Safe work habits and understanding of electrical safety (LOTO, arc flash)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Team-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated ability to clearly document work and communicate technical issues

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.