Process Control Manager

Tenth Revolution Group; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenth Revolution Group in Wenatchee, WA is seeking a Process Control Manager to lead process control and automation across a manufacturing operation. You will provide technical leadership for control systems, data historians, alarm management, and process optimization while mentoring a team of engineers.

The role focuses on safety, reliability, standards, and project leadership from concept through startup, collaborating across operations, maintenance, and IT in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in industrial automation, process control, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience leading technical teams.
• Extensive experience with PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Strong background in commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of process control professionals.
• Design, develop, and maintain PLC and DCS control systems.
• Lead deployment and optimization of industrial data historian systems.
• Develop alarm management programs and ensure system reliability.
• Manage projects from concept through commissioning and startup.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC/DCS

SCADA/HMI

Alarm management

Project leadership

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's in Electrical Eng/Automation/Controls

Tools

PLC

DCS

SCADA

HMI

Job description

The Process Control Manager is responsible for leading process control and automation initiatives across a manufacturing operation. This role provides technical leadership for control systems, industrial automation, data historians, alarm management, and process optimization while managing a team of engineers and control specialists. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, system reliability, and the development of automation standards.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of process control professionals.
• Manage staffing activities, including recruiting, scheduling, performance evaluations, employee development, and disciplinary actions.
• Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage departmental budgets and external automation contractors.
• Establish and maintain department standards, procedures, and documentation.

Process Control & Automation

• Design, develop, and maintain PLC and DCS control systems.
• Create and modify control system programs using Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams, and Sequential Function Charts.
• Support troubleshooting and optimization efforts for manufacturing processes and automation systems.
• Work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, IT, and technical personnel to identify automation opportunities and resolve system issues.

Data Systems & Analytics

• Lead deployment, administration, and optimization of industrial data historian systems.
• Develop process performance dashboards, trend analysis tools, and historical data reporting solutions.
• Convert operational data into actionable information to support decision-making and process improvement initiatives.

Alarm Management & System Reliability

• Develop, implement, and maintain alarm management programs in accordance with industry best practices.
• Monitor and improve control system performance, reliability, and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure robust backup, recovery, and system support strategies are in place.

Documentation & Standards

• Develop and maintain process control documentation, including:
• P&IDs
• Functional specifications
• Loop sheets
• Instrument specification sheets
• Flow diagrams
• I/O lists and mapping documentation
• Establish and maintain engineering standards for automation projects and system lifecycle management.

Project Management

• Lead process control and automation projects from concept through commissioning and startup.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and contractor activities.
• Support capital projects, modernization efforts, and process improvement initiatives across the facility.
• Coordinate commissioning, testing, validation, and startup activities.

Technical Expertise

• Serve as the subject matter expert for industrial communication networks and protocols, including:
• Modbus
• Fieldbus
• EtherNet/IP
• DeviceNet
• Support the design, configuration, and deployment of industrial networking infrastructure, servers, and control system hardware.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, safety, quality, and process safety management requirements.
• Promote safe work practices and adherence to company policies and industry standards.
• Support quality management systems and continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial automation, process control, controls engineering, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience leading technical teams.
• Extensive experience with PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and managing industrial data historian platforms.
• Strong background in commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting manufacturing automation systems.

Preferred Skills

• Alarm management experience aligned with ISA 18.2 principles.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.