Instrumentation Supervisor

Jobot; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance

401k Match up to 4%

On-site 24/7 Fitness Center

Tools and Uniforms Provided

Annual Boot Allowance

Annual Merit Increases and Bonuses

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Instrumentation Supervisor for a 24/7 chemical manufacturing facility south of Boston, MA. You will supervise a team of instrumentation technicians, lead troubleshooting of process instrumentation, and develop preventive maintenance for instrumentation and control systems.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial instrumentation, supervisory experience, and familiarity with DCS/PLC systems. This field-based role requires hands-on work with safety at the forefront.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial instrumentation experience in heavy industrial environments.
• Supervisory/lead technician or crew coordination experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting with instrumentation, analyzers, valves, and loop calibration.

Responsibilities

• Supervise instrumentation technician team; assign priorities and ensure quality.
• Lead troubleshooting and repair of process instrumentation, transmitters, analyzers, control valves, and field devices.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedule for instrumentation and controls.
• Manage open work orders backlog with Operations and Maintenance leadership.

Skills

Hands-on troubleshooting

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety practices

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in instrumentation/electrical engineering technology

Tools

CMMS

SAP

DCS/PLC (Allen-Bradley, Siemens)

Honeywell systems

Job description

Job details

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kelly Breen

Are you a fit?

Salary: $105,000 - $115,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a leading chemical manufacturer located just south of Boston, MA. They have been supplying high-quality, sustainable fatty acids and glycerin to the North American market. With over 80 different products and advanced manufacturing processes such as hydrolysis, distillation, and hydrogenation, our client is committed to meeting the evolving needs of our customers with the highest standards of quality and service.

Why join us?

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance
• 401k Match up to 4%
• On-site 24/7 Fitness Center
• Tools and Uniforms Provided
• Annual Boot Allowance
• Annual Merit Increases and Bonuses

Job Details

This is a hands‑on supervisory role leading the instrumentation function for a 24/7 chemical manufacturing facility. The Instrumentation Supervisor reports to the Senior Maintenance Manager and oversees a team of three instrumentation technicians, growing to four. The focus is troubleshooting and repair, technician training and development, working down the open work list, and building out a preventive maintenance schedule for instrumentation and controls. This is a field‑based position, not a desk job, and the right person is a leveled‑up technician who is comfortable in the plant and still puts hands on equipment.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with occasional off‑hours support for outages and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily work of the instrumentation technician team, including assignments, priorities, and work quality
• Lead troubleshooting and repair of process instrumentation, transmitters, analyzers, control valves, and related field devices
• Develop, implement, and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule for instrumentation and control equipment
• Manage and reduce the open work order backlog in coordination with Operations and Maintenance leadership
• Support DCS, PLC, and industrial control system troubleshooting, working with the controls engineer on programming needs
• Train, coach, and develop technicians, including building technical skill and safe work habits
• Maintain a strong field presence to support execution, safety oversight, and real time problem solving
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Reliability to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability
• Ensure all work follows site safety requirements including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, hot work, and work at heights
• Support spare parts identification, documentation, and CMMS record accuracy
• Coordinate contractor work and hold contractors to site safety and quality expectations
• Support shutdowns, turnarounds, and continuous improvement projects

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of industrial instrumentation experience, preferably in chemical manufacturing, refining, food processing, or similar heavy industrial environments
• Prior supervisory, lead technician, or crew coordination experience preferred
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting ability with process instrumentation, analyzers, control valves, and loop calibration
• Working knowledge of DCS and PLC platforms, including Allen Bradley and Siemens, with the ability to troubleshoot Honeywell systems (programming is not required)
• Experience using a CMMS for work orders, PM scheduling, and history, SAP preferred
• Electrical journeyman license strongly preferred but not required
• Working knowledge of industrial safety practices including lockout/tagout, confined space entry, electrical safety, and working at heights
• Associate or bachelor's degree in instrumentation, electrical technology, engineering technology, or a related field preferred, or equivalent industrial experience
• Solid communication and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and develop others
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

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