Instrumentation Supervisor

Summary

The Instrumentation Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems within a plant or industrial facility. This role involves managing a team of instrumentation technicians, ensuring that systems operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with industry standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

• • Supervise and lead a team of instrumentation technicians, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure high-quality workmanship and adherence to safety protocols.
• • Plan, schedule, and coordinate maintenance and repair activities for instrumentation systems, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• • Oversee the installation, calibration, and commissioning of new instrumentation and control systems.
• • Ensure instrumentation systems, including sensors, controllers, and control loops, are maintained and functioning optimally.
• • Troubleshoot and resolve complex instrumentation issues, coordinating with other departments as necessary to maintain system reliability.
• • Conduct regular inspections and assessments of instrumentation equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• • Maintain and update accurate documentation for all instrumentation systems, including maintenance logs, calibration records, and system schematics.
• • Ensure the team follows safety procedures and adheres to all relevant health and safety regulations.
• • Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives for instrumentation systems, recommending upgrades and enhancements as needed.
• • Monitor inventory levels of instrumentation parts and supplies, ensuring that necessary materials are available for repairs and replacements.
• • Prepare reports and communicate system performance, issues, and maintenance activities to management.
• • Ensure effective communication between the instrumentation team and other departments to promote collaboration and timely issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Requirements:

  • • Minimum of 5 years of experience in instrumentation and control systems, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
  • • Post-secondary education or a Technical Trade Certificate/Diploma in Instrumentation, or a related field.
  • • Strong knowledge of instrumentation, control systems, PLCs and troubleshooting techniques.
  • • Proven leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team.
  • • Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic skills, with the ability to manage complex instrumentation challenges.
  • • Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with experience in planning and coordinating maintenance activities.
  • • Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
  • • Solid understanding of safety regulations and best practices in industrial settings.
  • • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff and management.

• Preferred Qualifications:

  • • Certification in instrumentation or control systems.
  • • Experience with project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
  • • Familiarity with industrial automation and process control in industries like manufacturing.

About Caribbean Broilers (CB Group)

The CB Group believes in building our region through sustainable agriculture. Through our three main business lines – Consumer Foods, Livestock & Animal Feeds and Crops, we make a difference in people’s lives every day

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