Lead Electrical & Controls Supervisor (PLC/HMI)

PTS Advance; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Supervisor for its Dallas facility. You will lead electrical, instrumentation, and controls initiatives, guiding technicians and coordinating projects to improve uptime and throughput.

The role requires Siemens PLC programming and Aveva HMI experience, with strong safety, communication, and teamwork skills. Some travel and flexibility for extended hours are expected.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High school diploma required; Associate degree in a technical field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and hands‑on controls experience considered.
• Strong PLC programming background (Siemens preferred).
• Experience with HMI development (Aveva preferred).
• Proficiency with electrical design tools (AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD software).
• Working knowledge of industrial electrical distribution, safe troubleshooting practices, and NEC standards.
• Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Ability to travel occasionally for specialized training or professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage electrical, instrumentation, and controls improvement initiatives.
• Direct daily activities of controls and automation technicians executing improvement projects.
• Ensure timely, organized execution of automation and electrical projects through internal resources or external partners.
• Collaborate with production leadership to diagnose and resolve controls-related issues affecting uptime and throughput.
• Assist with scheduling maintenance, repairs, and installation of control systems and instrumentation to support uninterrupted production.
• Provide expert technical support for complex electrical and controls issues and implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Address logistical or technical barriers encountered during improvement projects.
• Guide and support maintenance teams on main electrical distribution systems and MCC infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs in coordination with engineering and maintenance teams.
• Analyze production, quality, and maintenance data to prioritize activities and identify areas for controls enhancement.
• Recommend and implement new processes and procedures to reduce costs, improve reliability, and optimize labor and materials.
• Lead or support continuous improvement efforts using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Train, mentor, and supervise team members to strengthen technical capabilities and support consistent performance.
• Maintain compliance with internal electrical safety requirements and lead annual electrical safety training.
• Review and approve timesheets, PTO requests, and personnel coverage plans.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical safety practice

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (technical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Aveva HMI

Job description

PTS Advance seeks an Instrumentation and Controls Supervisor for its Dallas facility. You will lead electrical, instrumentation, and controls initiatives, guiding technicians and coordinating projects to improve uptime and throughput.

The role requires Siemens PLC programming and Aveva HMI experience, with strong safety, communication, and teamwork skills. Some travel and flexibility for extended hours are expected.