Technician, DCS

Nutrien-US-LLC; Borger (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nutrien Borger Nitrogen Operations is seeking a Technician to manage the DCS and PLC platform, maintain the process information systems historian, and troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical systems across the plant.

You will collaborate with Process Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and Projects teams to design, implement, and support improvements on the DCS/PLC platform, networks, and related control documents, ensuring reliability and safety across the facility.

Qualifications

• Two years vocational/technical schooling in electrical or instrumentation, or 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience with DCS and PLCs is required; Honeywell Experion experience preferred.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing plant or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage DCS and PLC platform maintenance and lifecycle to ensure reliability.
• Maintain process information systems historian and connectivity to the DCS.
• Troubleshoot DCS/PLC network, controller, and I/O to resolve issues and keep systems running.
• Develop and/or redline P&IDs, electrical drawings, and control documents.

Skills

DCS

PLC

SCADA

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Education

Two years vocational/technical schooling in electrical/instrumentation

Tools

Honeywell Experion

Job description

Career Opportunities: Technician, DCS (33886)

Requisition ID33886-Posted09/04/2026-Borger Nitrogen Operations-Borger

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

What You'll Do:

• Management of the DCS and PLC platform and associated infrastructure regarding its maintenance and life-cycle management to ensure continued reliability.
• Maintenance of the process information systems historian and connectivity to the DCS.
• Utilize DCS, PLC and communications technical expertise to provide day to day troubleshooting to operations.
• Assist with design, implementation and management of improvement projects related to the DCS/PLC platform and network.
• Troubleshoot, analyze, maintain, and repair instrumentation and electrical systems, primarily focused on DCS but providing additional I&E support as needed. Including network ethernet and fiber optics
• Work within a team environment that includes Process Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and Projects
• Troubleshoot Distributed Control Systems (DCS) at the network, controller and I/O level to resolve customer problems in an efficient manner and keep systems running
• Develop and/or redline P&IDs, electrical drawings/schematics, control documents and loop drawings

What You'll Bring:

• Two years education at a vocational/technical school in the electrical or instrumentation field, or 5+ years’ directly related experience required
• Experience with DCS and PLCs is required, with preference given to individuals with Honeywell Experion expertise.
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing plant or industrial environment required
• Knowledge of electronic and pneumatic controllers and valve positioners
• Experience working with DCS, PLC’s and SCADA
• Knowledge of all types of instruments and electrical test equipment
• Experience with three phase motors, motor controls and Electrical distribution systems
• Understand electrical safe work practices
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical ability

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure.

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting.

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