Instrumentation & Controls Supervisor — ESOP & PTO

Prime-Controls; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range: 40-55/hr

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

ESOP Program

Generous PTO

Company events

Job summary

Prime Controls is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Supervisor to lead technicians in instrumentation set-up, connection, and testing. You will coordinate with electrical contractors and plan wiring layouts while ensuring safety and code compliance.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, training, and project planning to meet schedules and budgets. Strong supervisory experience and PLC/automation knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and a technical degree or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years as a technician with 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Strong automation/control knowledge including VFDs and soft starters.
• Experience with PLCs, wiring diagrams, and P&ID interpretation.
• Proven supervisory abilities and safety culture focus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate instrumentation setup, testing, and terminations with electrical contractors.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and ensure conformance to codes.
• Plan wiring and installation; interpret specs, blueprints, and job orders.
• Inspect work and manage overtime through scheduling and crew oversight.
• Train technicians on procedures, safety, and technical skills.
• Assist in hiring decisions, performance reviews, and policy enforcement.
• Coordinate material requisition and labor needs with project team.
• Oversee day-to-day work and ensure timely project completion.

Skills

Automation & controls

VFD drives

Soft starters

PLC experience

Troubleshooting

Supervisor abilities

Project planning

Electrical schematics interpretation

P&ID interpretation

Instrument calibration tools

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year technical associate degree or equivalent experience/certification

NCCER certification in instrumentation

CCST I

Journeyman’s License

Tools

Fluke multimeter

Hart communicator

MS Office

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Prime Controls is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Supervisor to lead technicians in instrumentation set-up, connection, and testing. You will coordinate with electrical contractors and plan wiring layouts while ensuring safety and code compliance.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, training, and project planning to meet schedules and budgets. Strong supervisory experience and PLC/automation knowledge are essential.