Control Systems Specialist

Control Systems Specialist

Location:

Decatur, IL

This position is responsible for field repairs of control devices in production areas of the plant and reports to the Area Power & Controls Resource or Plant Coordinator.

• Obey all safety rules and identify and correct potential safety problems.
• Use instrumentation knowledge, maintenance and test equipment.
• Use precision‑measuring equipment to test instruments during repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Follow SOPs and/or PM task instruction sets.
• Electrical & Instrumentation Specific Skills
  • Analyze and solve problems on process systems & instrumentation.
  • Use PLC logic, P& & electrical schematics as a system diagnostic tool.
  • Configure and calibrate control system instruments with HART communicator.
  • Troubleshoot motor control circuits and 4‑20 mA instrument control loops.
  • Maintain and calibrate process analyzers including continuous emissions monitors.
  • Maintain discrete and analog control valves; level, pressure, flow, temperature, or analytical transmitters.
  • Troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC control systems, VFDs & Soft Start motor controllers, PLC network communications.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot various industrial controls & devices.
  • Strong understanding of industrial electrical equipment and instrumentation.
  • Use CMMS to record labor, look up spare parts and identify storeroom location.
  • Provide preventive maintenance to instrumentation, including process analyzers.
  • Work in a team environment with Primient & contract employees or individually as required.
  • Communicate and work with maintenance mechanics & production technicians.
  • Basic Microsoft Office 360 software use.

• Lift equipment and tools up to 50 pounds without mechanical assistance.
• Use hand tools above shoulders, under ergonomically stressful conditions, and under application of heavy force.
• Work in elevated positions with hand tools and fall restraint equipment.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Pass pulmonary test required prior to wearing breathing air mask.
• Climb stairs and ladders (fixed/portable) with tools when safe to do so.
• Work from heights, in cold and hot environments.
• Climb a vertical ladder up to 15 ft.
• Climb several flights of stairs several times a shift.
• Stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Bend and twist at the waist and knees.

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
• Day‑1 benefits: medical, dental, vision insurance; 401 K matching and non‑contingent matching plans.
• 3 weeks vacation, increasing to 4 weeks after 5 years of service.
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• 6 weeks paid parental bonding leave for new parents.
• Structured career progression and greater responsibilities.
• Education assistance.
• Company‑sponsored family and holiday events.
• Tools, uniforms, annual boot allowance of $200 and technical skills trainings.

Successful candidates must also pass a computer test, drug screen, and background check.

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.