Instrument and Controls Technician Manager

Doist; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental

Health

Vision

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Doist is seeking an experienced I&C Manager to own instrumentation and controls for the plant — leading a team of technicians and support staff to keep systems running reliably through smart maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing.

Responsibilities include supervising the I&C team and overseeing maintenance of electrical, process control, and automation systems (DCS/PLC — Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Modicon; Bailey Infi-90), calibration schedules, and data‑driven decisions.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in I&C with supervisory/leadership experience.
• Background in industrial energy, power generation, or utility settings.
• Hands-on PLC/DCS expertise and industrial instrumentation knowledge.
• Familiarity with steam turbines, boilers, water treatment, and CMMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor the I&C team.
• Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of electrical, process control, and automation systems (DCS/PLC).
• Ensure reliable operations of steam, electrical, boiler, and environmental systems.
• Collaborate with Area Managers, Operations, and Union teams on daily work.
• Manage instrumentation calibration schedules and spare parts planning.
• Support budgeting and use plant data to guide decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Troubleshooting

Industrial automation

Plant operations

Tools

Rockwell

Allen Bradley

Modicon

Bailey Infi-90

Maximo

Job description

Job Title: I&C Manager Full-time leadership position $120,000–$150,000 base + 15% STIP

Leads the I&C team, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Area Managers

Benefits: 401(k) matching, Dental, Health, Vision, Paid Time Off AND MORE

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced I&C leader to own instrumentation and controls for the plant — leading a team of technicians and support staff to keep systems running reliably through smart maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and mentor the I&C team
• Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of electrical, process control, and automation systems (DCS/PLC — Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Bailey Infi-90)
• Keep steam, electrical, boiler, and environmental systems running reliably
• Partner with Area Managers, Operations, and Union teams on daily work and special projects
• Manage instrumentation calibration schedules and spare parts planning
• Champion a safe, compliant work environment
• Support budgeting and use plant data (eDNA/Pi historians) to guide decisions

Requirements

• 5–10 years in I&C, including supervisory/leadership experience
• Background in Industrial Energy, Power Generation, or Utility settings
• Hands-on PLC/DCS expertise (Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Modicon; ControlLogix, Bailey Infi-90)
• Strong grasp of field instrumentation (VFDs, PID controllers, transmitters, sensors)
• Sharp troubleshooting skills — electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls
• Familiarity with steam turbines, boilers, and water treatment systems
• CMMS experience (Maximo or similar)
• Able to work in an industrial plant setting (climbing, lifting up to 80 lbs, confined spaces)

This Job Is A fit for hands‑on I&C leaders from industrial or power generation backgrounds

Great for someone who loves mentoring a team and solving tough technical problems

A chance to lead a critical function with strong incentive upside and room to grow

Requirements

• 5–10 years in I&C, including supervisory/leadership experience
• Background in Industrial Energy, Power Generation, or Utility settings
• Hands-on PLC/DCS expertise (Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Modicon; ControlLogix, Bailey Infi-90)
• Strong grasp of field instrumentation (VFDs, PID controllers, transmitters, sensors)
• Sharp troubleshooting skills — electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls
• Familiarity with steam turbines, boilers, and water treatment systems
• CMMS experience (Maximo or similar)
• Able to work in an industrial plant setting (climbing, lifting up to 80 lbs, confined spaces)

Benefits

• 401(k) matching, Dental, Health, Vision, Paid Time Off AND MORE