About this opportunity
Tenth Revolution Group lists this Process Control Manager opportunity in wenatchee, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Process Control Manager is responsible for leading process control and automation initiatives across a manufacturing operation. This role provides technical leadership for control systems, industrial automation, data historians, alarm management, and process optimization while managing a team of engineers and control specialists. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, system reliability, and the development of automation standards.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of process control professionals.
Manage staffing activities, including recruiting, scheduling, performance evaluations, employee development, and disciplinary actions.
Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Manage departmental budgets and external automation contractors.
Establish and maintain department standards, procedures, and documentation.
Process Control & Automation
Design, develop, and maintain PLC and DCS control systems.
Create and modify control system programs using Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams, and Sequential Function Charts.
Support troubleshooting and optimization efforts for manufacturing processes and automation systems.
Work closely with operations, maintenance, engineering, IT, and technical personnel to identify automation opportunities and resolve system issues.
Data Systems & Analytics
Lead deployment, administration, and optimization of industrial data historian systems.
Develop process performance dashboards, trend analysis tools, and historical data reporting solutions.
Convert operational data into actionable information to support decision-making and process improvement initiatives.
Alarm Management & System Reliability
Develop, implement, and maintain alarm management programs in accordance with industry best practices.
Monitor and improve control system performance, reliability, and operational effectiveness.
Ensure robust backup, recovery, and system support strategies are in place.
Documentation & Standards
Develop and maintain process control documentation, including:
P&IDs
Functional specifications
Loop sheets
Instrument specification sheets
Flow diagrams
I/O lists and mapping documentation
Establish and maintain engineering standards for automation projects and system lifecycle management.
Project Management
Lead process control and automation projects from concept through commissioning and startup.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and contractor activities.
Support capital projects, modernization efforts, and process improvement initiatives across the facility.
Coordinate commissioning, testing, validation, and startup activities.
Technical Expertise
Serve as the subject matter expert for industrial communication networks and protocols, including:
Modbus
Fieldbus
EtherNet/IP
DeviceNet
Support the design, configuration, and deployment of industrial networking infrastructure, servers, and control system hardware.
Compliance & Safety
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental, safety, quality, and process safety management requirements.
Promote safe work practices and adherence to company policies and industry standards.
Support quality management systems and continuous improvement programs.
Qualifications
Education
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in industrial automation, process control, controls engineering, or related disciplines.
Minimum 5 years of leadership or management experience leading technical teams.
Extensive experience with PLC, DCS, SCADA, and HMI systems.
Demonstrated experience implementing and managing industrial data historian platforms.
Strong background in commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting manufacturing automation systems.
Preferred Skills
Alarm management experience aligned with ISA 18.2 principles.
Knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM).
Strong project management and organizational skills.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
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Worksite address
wenatchee, WA, 98807, US
Who can apply
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