Senior Automation & Instrumentation Technician

ExxonMobil•Paulsboro, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Automation & Instrumentation Technician to support automated packaging and production systems in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This role is hands‑on and focused on PLC troubleshooting, packaging line optimization, instrumentation reliability, and safe execution of work in a live process facility. This is not an entry‑level role.

Requirements

Prior experience supporting automated packaging or production lines in an industrial environment
Hands‑on troubleshooting experience with PLC‑controlled equipment
Demonstrated ability to correct packaging line performance issues involving sensors, drives, logic, or controls
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; ability to read industrial documentation
Proven safety record and experience working under structured industrial safety systems
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with high‑speed packaging, filling, blending, or material handling systems
Background in instrumentation, I&E, controls, or industrial electronics
Experience performing line optimization, tuning, or continuous improvement activities
Trade school diploma or certification in instrumentation, controls, or electronics
Experience in refining, chemical, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or similar process industries

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize PLC‑controlled packaging and production equipment, including ladder logic and drive‑based systems
Diagnose and resolve packaging line performance issues involving sensors, actuators, drives, logic, or controls
Support high‑speed packaging, filling, blending, and material handling systems to minimize downtime and improve throughput
Troubleshoot and maintain industrial instrumentation, including pressure, level, flow, and temperature devices, control valves, load cells, photo‑eyes, regulators, pigging instrumentation, and process control loops
Perform and assist with instrument calibration (weigh scales, meters, radars, and related devices)
Monitor and support inline blenders, automatic tank gauging systems, plant air compressors, and air dryers
Read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and control documentation
Achieve and maintain qualification to troubleshoot and repair all plant production equipment
Work collaboratively with maintenance and operations personnel and complete ongoing training