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Prime Controls

System integrator delivering automation and control

Instrumentation and Controls Supervisor

Full-TimeDeadline 10/5/27
No salary listed
Mid
Associate's
Amarillo, TX, USA
In Person
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED.
  • A two-year technical associate degree, or equivalent experience and/or certification.
  • At least five years of experience as a technician, including at least one year in a supervisory role.
  • Previous industrial experience.
  • Familiarity with automation and controls, variable frequency drives, and soft starters.
  • Experience with programmable logic controllers.
  • Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office software packages.
  • Experience working with medium and low voltages.
  • Experience interpreting wiring schematics and diagrams.
  • Experience interpreting P&IDs.
  • Experience with loop checks.
  • Experience calibrating instruments using a Fluke multimeter and HART communicator.
  • Demonstrated supervisory abilities.
  • Ability to manage small projects and day-to-day work planning.
  • Experience following electrical schematics.
  • A proven safe work record.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate with electrical contractors to schedule instrumentation setup, testing, and terminations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve electrical problems and connections.
  • Plan wiring and installation of instrumentation and controls; interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders; and assign duties.
  • Inspect work for conformance to company standards and electrical codes.
  • Review schedules and estimate work-hour requirements for completing job assignments.
  • Train technicians on procedures, processes, efficient methods, quality, safety, productivity, and technical skills.
  • Provide input for hiring decisions and performance reviews.
  • Interpret company policies and enforce safety regulations.
  • Suggest changes to increase the efficiency of the work crew.
  • Maintain time and attendance records, manage schedules, and minimize the need for overtime.
  • Coordinate with the project coordinator to requisition and purchase needed materials.
  • Collaborate with managers to coordinate additional labor needed to stay on schedule.
  • Perform the activities of workers being supervised.
Desired Qualifications
  • NCCER certification in instrumentation.
  • CCST I certification.
  • Journeyman's license.

About the company

Prime Controls is an employee-owned main automation contractor and system integrator that provides end-to-end automation and control services, from design to post-project maintenance, for mission-critical industries. Its product approach centers on delivering a sole-source solution that combines hardware and software integration with factory support services, leveraging extensive manufacturer relationships and certified capabilities to cover the full automation lifecycle. The company differentiates itself through its ESOP ownership, single-point accountability as a main contractor, and strong focus on customer outcomes, supported by deep experience in sectors such as data centers, semiconductor fabrication, water and wastewater, energy, and advanced manufacturing. The goal is to help customers deploy reliable, fully integrated automation systems that meet or exceed expectations and reduce downtime across critical operations.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lewisville, Texas

Founded

1991

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What believers are saying

  • Prime Controls posted new 2026 roles in Cedar Rapids, Mesa, and Denver, signaling demand.
  • September 2026 website updates and LinkedIn activity show active hiring and market outreach.
  • Bois D'Arc Lake and Leonard Water Treatment work demonstrates credibility in large infrastructure programs.

What critics are saying

  • Prime Controls depends on project wins; missed bids erase revenue between installations.
  • Safety-system failures or commissioning defects trigger liability, shutdowns, and customer bans after 2026 projects.
  • National integrators like Jacobs, Emerson, and Burns McDonnell compress margins and steal accounts.

What makes Prime Controls unique

  • Prime Controls pairs SIL3 safety systems with Level 2 automation, per September 2026 website updates.
  • Lewisville-based Prime Controls runs in-house FAT testing and licensed engineering-contracting capabilities.
  • Prime Controls serves water, oil, datacenters, and semiconductor clients across Texas and beyond.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Company Equity