Instrument and Controls Technician Manager

Rosso Recruiting
  • East Chicago, Indiana
    14 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Title: I&C Manager

    • Full-time leadership position
    • $120,000–$150,000 base + 15% STIP
    • Leads the I&C team, working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Area Managers

    Benefits: 401(k) matching, Dental, Health, Vision, Paid Time Off AND MORE

    About the Role
    We're looking for an experienced I&C leader to own instrumentation and controls for the plant — leading a team of technicians and support staff to keep systems running reliably through smart maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing.

    Responsibilities

    • Lead, train, and mentor the I&C team
    • Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of electrical, process control, and automation systems (DCS/PLC — Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Modicon, Bailey Infi-90)
    • Keep steam, electrical, boiler, and environmental systems running reliably
    • Partner with Area Managers, Operations, and Union teams on daily work and special projects
    • Manage instrumentation calibration schedules and spare parts planning
    • Champion a safe, compliant work environment
    • Support budgeting and use plant data (eDNA/Pi historians) to guide decisions

    Requirements

    • 5–10 years in I&C, including supervisory/leadership experience
    • Background in Industrial Energy, Power Generation, or Utility settings
    • Hands-on PLC/DCS expertise (Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Modicon; ControlLogix, Bailey Infi-90)
    • Strong grasp of field instrumentation (VFDs, PID controllers, transmitters, sensors)
    • Sharp troubleshooting skills — electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls
    • Familiarity with steam turbines, boilers, and water treatment systems
    • CMMS experience (Maximo or similar)
    • Able to work in an industrial plant setting (climbing, lifting up to 80 lbs, confined spaces)

    This Job Is

    • A fit for hands-on I&C leaders from industrial or power generation backgrounds
    • Great for someone who loves mentoring a team and solving tough technical problems
    • A chance to lead a critical function with strong incentive upside and room to grow


    Requirements

    • 5–10 years in I&C, including supervisory/leadership experience
    • Background in Industrial Energy, Power Generation, or Utility settings
    • Hands-on PLC/DCS expertise (Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Modicon; ControlLogix, Bailey Infi-90)
    • Strong grasp of field instrumentation (VFDs, PID controllers, transmitters, sensors)
    • Sharp troubleshooting skills — electrical, electronic, and pneumatic controls
    • Familiarity with steam turbines, boilers, and water treatment systems
    • CMMS experience (Maximo or similar)
    • Able to work in an industrial plant setting (climbing, lifting up to 80 lbs, confined spaces)


    Benefits

    401(k) matching, Dental, Health, Vision, Paid Time Off AND MORE

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationEast Chicago, Indiana
    Websitewww.rossorecruiting.com

    Skills

    • Allen-Bradleyunmatched
    • Automation Systemsunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Calibrationunmatched
    • Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)unmatched
    • ControlLogixunmatched
    • Distributed Control Systems (DCS)unmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • IBM Maximo Asset Managementunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Instrumentationunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Lift/Move 80 Poundsunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Power Generationunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Control Engineeringunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Water Treatmentunmatched

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