Introducing Prime Controls

Established in 1997, Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of over 850 employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

What You Will Do 

As an Instrumentation and Controls Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in supervising and coordinating activities of instrumentation and controls technicians engaged in instrumentation set-up, connections, and testing. 

 

A Typical Day at Prime Controls 

• Coordinates with electrical contractors to schedule instrumentation set-up, testing, and terminations. 

• Troubleshoots and resolves electrical problems and connections. 

• Plans wiring and installation of instrumentation and controls. Interprets specifications, blueprints, job orders and assigns duties. 

• Inspects work for conformance to company standards and electrical codes. 

• Reviews schedules and estimates work hour requirements for completion of job assignments. 

• Trains technicians on procedures, processes, efficient methods, quality, safety, productivity, and technical skills. 

• Provides input for hiring decisions and performance reviews. 

• Interprets company policies and enforces safety regulations. 

• Suggests changes to increase the efficiency of the work crew. 

• Maintains time and attendance records. Manages schedules and minimizes the need for overtime. 

• Coordinates with project coordinator to requisition and purchase needed materials. 

• Collaborates with managers to coordinate additional labor required to stay on schedule. 

• Performs activities of workers supervised. 

 

What You Will Bring 

The Basic 

• High School Diploma or GED 

• 2-year technical associate degree or equivalent experience and/or certification 

• 5 years minimum of experience as a technician with at least 1 year in a supervisory role. 

• Previous Industrial Experience 

• Familiar with Automation and Controls, VFD Drives, Soft Starters  

• Experience with PLC’s  

• Proficient in computer and Microsoft Office software packages 

• Experience working with medium and low voltages 

• Experience with interpreting wiring schematics/ diagrams 

• Experience with interpreting P&ID’s 

• Experience with loop checks  

• Experience with instrument calibrations using a Fluke multimeter and hart communicator 

• Demonstrated supervisor abilities 

• Ability to manage small projects and day to day work planning 

• Experience following electrical schematics 

• Good track record with troubleshooting skills 

• A proven safe work record 

 

The Preferred 

• NCCER certification in instrumentation  

• CCST I  

• Journeyman’s License 

 

What We Offer: 
Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to: 
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverage 
- Flexible Spending Account(s) 
- Generous PTO 
- Numerous culture events 
- ESOP
- 401k matching and more! 

Work Environment & Physical Demands
 
Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

 

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.