Process Control Technician (PCT)

Heidelberg Materials North America; Harleyville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits through the Union (Medical, D

Pension benefits

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials North America is seeking a Process Control Technician for the Southeast Region at the Harleyville facility. The role focuses on installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing process control systems and instrumentation to ensure safe, reliable plant operations.

You will support DCS/PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, instrument calibration, and field maintenance while adhering to safety standards and regulatory requirements. Competitive hourly pay is offered with union benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Instrumentation & Controls, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation or related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Score of 75 or better on the NCCER Industrial Electrician test.
• 2-5+ years of experience in process control, instrumentation, or industrial maintenance.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Monitor process control loops and tune controllers to optimize performance and stability.
• Support system upgrades, configuration changes, and maintenance of control strategies.
• Assist in implementing process improvements and automation solutions.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain field instruments such as flow, pressure, temperature, and level transmitters.
• Diagnose and repair instrumentation and electrical issues in a timely manner.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
• Respond to plant issues impacting process control systems and instrumentation.
• Work with operations and engineering teams to resolve process upsets and equipment failures.
• Analyze trends and data to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure all work complies with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibrations, and system modifications.
• Update P&IDs, loop sheets, and control documentation as needed.
• Generate reports on equipment performance and maintenance metrics.
• Provide technical support during plant startups, shutdowns, and outages.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across sites to standardize best practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Instrumentation & Controls

Electrical Engineering Technology

Automation or related field

NCCER Industrial Electrician test 75+

Tools

PLC programming

DCS systems

Electrical schematics

P&IDs

Calibration tools

Job description

Process Control Technician (PCT) - Southeast Region

Reports To: Maintenance Manager and Electrical Supervisor

Location: Heidelberg Materials-Southeast Region, Harleyville

Position Summary

The Process Control Technician (PCT) is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing process control systems and instrumentation across facilities within the HM Harleyville facility. This role ensures reliable plant operations by supporting automation systems, control loops, and field instrumentation to maintain product quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Process Control & Automation

• Maintain and troubleshoot distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
• Monitor process control loops and tune controllers to optimize performance and stability.
• Support system upgrades, configuration changes, and maintenance of control strategies.
• Assist in implementing process improvements and automation solutions.

Instrumentation & Equipment Maintenance

• Install, calibrate, and maintain field instruments such as:
• Flow, pressure, temperature, and level transmitters
• Control valves and actuators
• Analytical equipment (if applicable)
• Diagnose and repair instrumentation and electrical issues in a timely manner.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities.

Troubleshooting & Technical Support

• Respond to plant issues impacting process control systems and instrumentation.
• Work with operations and engineering teams to resolve process upsets and equipment failures.
• Analyze trends and data to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all work complies with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other safety procedures.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibrations, and system modifications.
• Update P&IDs, loop sheets, and control documentation as needed.
• Generate reports on equipment performance and maintenance metrics.

Site Support

• Provide technical support during plant startups, shutdowns, and outages.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across sites to standardize best practices.

Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree or technical certification in:
• Instrumentation & Controls
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Automation or related field OR equivalent hands-on experience.
• Score of 75 or better on the NCCER Industrial Electrician test

Experience

• 2-5+ years of experience in process control, instrumentation, or industrial maintenance.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments preferred.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
• Experience with DCS systems (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa).
• Strong understanding of process instrumentation and control loops.
• Ability to read and interpret:
• P&IDs
• Electrical schematics
• Loop diagrams
• Familiarity with calibration tools and diagnostic equipment.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Ability to work in industrial environments (heat, noise, confined spaces).
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call rotations as needed.
• Physical ability to lift equipment and perform fieldwork tasks.

What We Offer

• $34.12 per hour
• Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
• Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Req ID

JR10016046

As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.