Automation and Controls Specialist

Job Title: Automation and Controls Specialist
Location: Greenville, NC
Job Type: Direct Hire
Remote: No (On-Site)
Compensation: $85,000 – $115,000 per year
Benefits: Full Benefits, Relocation Expenses, Interview Expenses Covered

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Automation and Controls Specialist to join a dynamic and growing chemical manufacturing company in Eastern North Carolina. This hands-on role will play a critical part in ensuring safe, efficient, and optimized operations across a variety of plant functions through design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems.

This position requires a solid understanding of chemical plant operations, as well as strong technical and problem-solving skills in industrial automation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and oversee the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical instruments and control equipment across multiple plant locations.
• Assist in programming and making modifications for computer control systems, including Honeywell, Rockwell, and drive systems.
• Write specifications for the selection of new instrumentation and determine necessary spare part stock levels.
• Train operations and maintenance personnel in the use and upkeep of computer-controlled instrumentation systems.
• Collaborate with plant teams to investigate equipment failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Act as a technical advisor and/or team member supporting chemical plant operations and maintenance I/E teams.
• Conduct routine inspections of projects, plants, and equipment to ensure operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• Preferred Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience: 2–5 years of instrumentation and controls experience, ideally in a chemical or process plant setting.
• Hands-on experience in design, installation, and startup of electrical systems and instrumentation/controls interface.
• Working knowledge of Wonderware, Honeywell, Rockwell, PLCs, and control system software.
• Familiarity with electrical distribution systems, motors, IR scanning, HVAC systems, and general electronics.
• Strong understanding of test procedures and diagnostic tools used in an industrial environment.
• Prior attendance at vendor or institutional training programs is a plus.

Industries:

• Chemical Manufacturing
• Pulp, Paper, Chemical, Mineral Manufacturing
• Mining and Extraction
• Fertilizer and Mineral Processing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Experience:

• major industrial control systems: 2 years (Preferred)
• control systems and industrial automation platforms: 2 years (Preferred)
• chemical plant operations or industrial manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Greenville, NC 27858 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $115,000