Instrumentation and Controls Specialist

Jobot; Mosheim (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Best in Class Company

Competitive Compensation Package

Complete Benefits Package

Flexible Work Schedules

Accelerated Career Growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Controls and Instrumentation Specialist focused on DeltaV for our chemical manufacturing environment. You will lead instrumentation and control activities, support FEED/EPC projects, and ensure regulatory and safety compliance across plant processes.

Strong collaboration with Maintenance and Operations is essential, with a hands-on role in troubleshooting and optimization. The position emphasizes field supervision, documentation, and continuous improvement, with CFSP preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred; will consider Associates.
• 5+ years of instrumentation and controls experience, preferably in chemical manufacturing.
• Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP) certification preferred.
• Completion of Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Program(s) or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Maintenance, Technical, and Operations teams to achieve equipment reliability goals.
• Provide daily technical support to resolve design, maintenance, and operational issues.
• Manage and support instrumentation, CEMS, and automation systems, incl. troubleshooting and documentation.
• Lead FEED and EPC project support, develop work scopes, direct contractors, review control narratives, and ensure standards compliance.
• Facilitate HAZOP, SIL reviews, and maintain functional safety plans.
• Drive process improvements, support capital projects, and assist in turnaround planning.

Skills

DeltaV control systems

Instrumentation troubleshooting

P&ID reading

PLC/DCS knowledge

CFSP certification

PSM knowledge

Safety & regulatory compliance

Project collaboration

Communication skills

Excel/CMMS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Associates degree acceptable

Tools

Emerson DeltaV

Rockwell Software

SCADA/HMI systems

CMMS

Process Safety Management tools

Job description

Controls and Instrumentation Specialist - Delta V

Salary: $85,000 - $130,000 per year

A bit about us

We are an established global manufacturer with over 100 years in business

Why join us

• Meaningful Work!
• Best in Class Company!
• Competitive Compensation Package!
• Complete Benefits Package!
• Flexible Work Schedules!
• Accelerated Career Growth!
• Fun Company Activities!
• Many More!

Job Details

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Collaborate with Maintenance, Technical, and Operations teams to establish and achieve equipment reliability goals.
• Provide daily technical support to resolve design, maintenance, and operational issues for both immediate and long-term solutions.
• Manage and support all instrumentation, CEMS, and automation systems (PLC/DCS), including troubleshooting, programming changes, documentation, and training.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of schematics, loop drawings, and interlocks.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, update PM and calibration procedures, and retrieve and analyze process/environmental data.
• Prepare and submit records to meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Lead engineering teams on front-end engineering design (FEED) and EPC projects.
• Develop work scopes, direct contractors, and oversee project execution. Review and compile control narratives, logic diagrams, cause-and-effect matrices, and ensure compliance with plant and industry standards.
• Facilitate HAZOP studies, SIL reviews, and maintain functional safety plans.
• Participate in safety and environmental initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and overall employee safety.
• Drive process improvements, support capital projects, and assist in planning and execution of turnaround activities.
• Lead root cause failure investigations for instrument/control-related incidents.
• Provide field supervision on critical equipment, troubleshoot recurring instrumentation issues, and assume on-call manager responsibilities as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred Will consider Associates or 10+ years of experience iofDelta V.

5+ years of instrumentation and controls experience preferably in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Experience inspecting, maintaining, and specifying control, SIS, and instrumentation systems and equipment.

Certified Functional Safety Professional (CFSP) certification is preferred.

Completion of Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Program(s)

Project & budget management experience preferred.

This is a safety sensitive position which requires employees to disclose the use of any prescription medication that may affect his or her ability to safely perform the essential functions of this position.

Skills and Knowledge

• Understanding of compressor control systems.
• Emerson DeltaV and Rockwell Software products a plus.
• Foundation Fieldbus experience a plus
• DCS, PLC, HMI, Historian, database programming and management
• Knowledgeable in the theory and workings of instrumentation - control valve assembly, level, flow, pressure, temperature, pH, conductivity and gas analyzers.
• Ability to read and understand P&IDs, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and technical manuals.
• Exceptional instrumentation and controls logic troubleshooting skills.
• Familiar with smart instrumentation, pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) and a good understanding of general process control.
• Reliability and defect elimination skills.
• Possesses strong organizational and communication skills.
• Possesses complex problem solving, critical thinking, strong mathematics skills, systems evaluation, and operation analysis.
• Experienced in RCFA, RCM, or equivalent methodology.
• Competent computer knowledge - CMMS, Excel, Word, analysis software, etc.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.