Instrumentation Supervisor

Prime Controls; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Controls is seeking a skilled Instrumentation Technician Supervisor in Denver to coordinate scheduling, installation, and testing of instrumentation and controls.

The role requires a strong electrical background, PLC experience, and the ability to train and lead a team of technicians while ensuring safety and quality standards. A 2-year technical degree or equivalent and NCCER instrumentation credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a technical background with strong electrical instrumentation knowledge.
• Experience supervising technicians and coordinating project work.
• Experience with interpreting wiring schematics and P&ID diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with electricians to schedule instrumentation setup, testing, and terminations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical problems and connections on industrial systems.
• Plan wiring and installation of instrumentation and controls; interpret drawings and orders.
• Train technicians on procedures, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Assist in hiring decisions and performance reviews.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

Instrumentation & Controls

PLC experience

Supervisory skills

Reading wiring diagrams & P&ID

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical associate degree or equivalent experience

NCCER instrumentation certification

Journeyman license or CCST I

Tools

PLC hardware/software

Fluke multimeter

Hart communicator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

What You Will Do

• Coordinates with electrical contractors to schedule instrumentation set-up, testing, and terminations.
• Troubleshoots and resolves electrical problems and connections.
• Plans wiring and installation of instrumentation and controls. Interprets specifications, blueprints, job orders and assigns duties.

• Inspects work for conformance to company standards and electrical codes.

• Reviews schedules and estimates work hour requirements for completion of job assignments.

• Trains technicians on procedures, processes, efficient methods, quality, safety, productivity, and technical skills.

• Provides input for hiring decisions and performance reviews.

• Interprets company policies and enforces safety regulations.

• Suggests changes to increase the efficiency of the work crew.

• Maintains time and attendance records. Manages schedules and minimizes the need for overtime.

• Coordinates with project coordinator to requisition and purchase needed materials.

• Collaborates with managers to coordinate additional labor required to stay on schedule.

• Performs activities of workers supervised.

What You Will Bring

The Basic

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-year technical associate degree or equivalent experience and/or certification
• 5 years minimum of experience as a technician with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Previous Industrial Experience
• Familiar with Automation and Controls, VFD Drives, Soft Starters
• Experience with PLC’s
• Proficient in computer and Microsoft Office software packages
• Experience working with medium and low voltages
• Experience with interpreting wiring schematics/ diagrams
• Experience with interpreting P&ID’s
• Experience with loop checks
• Experience with instrument calibrations using a Fluke multimeter and hart communicator
• Demonstrated supervisor abilities
• Ability to manage small projects and day to day work planning
• Experience following electrical schematics
• Good track record with troubleshooting skills
• A proven safe work record

The Preferred

• NCCER certification in instrumentation
• CCST I
• Journeyman’s License