Process Control Technician (PCT)

Heidelbergmaterials; South Carolina; On-site; USD 38,778 - 55,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits for medical, dental, and vision

Union paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Job summary

Heidelbergmaterials is seeking a Process Control Technician at the Harleyville facility, responsible for installing, maintaining, and optimizing process control systems and instrumentation. The position ensures reliable plant operations, supporting automation systems to maintain product quality and safety.

Ideal candidates have 2-5+ years of experience in process control, strong technical skills in PLC programming, and a commitment to safety. A competitive rate of $34.12 per hour is offered, along with union benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in process control or industrial maintenance.
• Strong understanding of control systems and instrumentation.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot distributed control systems and PLCs.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain field instruments.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

PLC programming

Process instrumentation

Analytical skills

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Instrumentation & Controls

Equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Honeywell DCS

Job description

## Process Control Technician (PCT)Bewerbenlocations: Harleyville, SCtime type: Vollzeitposted on: Heute ausgeschriebenjob requisition id: JR10016046Line of Business: Other**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 holidaysEqual Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled