Instrumentation and Control Group Manager na R.F. MacDonald Co.

Description

Position: Instrumentation and Control Group Manager

Classification: Exempt

Location: Santa Fe Springs

Reports To: VP of Engineering

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Instrumentation & Control Group Manager (I&C) will provide leadership, vision, and oversight of all instrumentation and controls activities across the company’s boiler and pump sales and service business. This position is accountable for establishing company-wide I&C standards, supervising and mentoring I&C engineers, and coordinating with I&C technicians and service teams across multiple offices.

The Manager will also develop, implement, and maintain a structured training program for I&C engineers, I&C technicians, and service personnel to ensure consistent knowledge, competency, and execution of projects in alignment with company and industry standards. This role requires technical expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to foster collaboration between engineering, field service, and customer stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

Leadership & Program Oversight

• Manage, mentor, and evaluate a team of I&C engineers, providing guidance on technical and professional development.
• Collaborate with I&C technicians and service teams across regional offices to ensure consistency of project execution.
• Serve as the primary technical authority on PLC,HMI, SCADA, combustion controls, and field instrumentation.
• Establish, document, and maintain I&C program standards and best practices for design, program documentation.

Training & Development

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive training  schedule for I&C engineers, I&C technicians, and service teams.
• Coordinate in-house and factory training opportunities to ensure staff remain current with company standards, regulatory requirements, and new technologies.
• Implement cross-training programs to strengthen collaboration between I&C and service personnel.
• Track training progress and provide regular updates to senior management.

Project & Technical Accountability

• Oversee specification, programming, testing, and startup of boiler control and related systems.
• Ensure project compliance with safety, efficiency, and emission requirements.
• Review and approve electrical, mechanical, SAMA, and P&ID drawings to support project execution.
• Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting expertise to field teams.
• Support customer relationships through technical excellence and responsive communication.

Requirements

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Deep knowledge of boilers, pumps, and auxiliary equipment.
• Proficiency with PLC, SCADA, HMI, burner management systems, and field instrumentation calibration.
• Ability to develop standards, training materials, and technical documentation.
• High-level problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ethical conduct and professional credibility.

 Supervisory Responsibility

• Direct supervision of I&C Engineers.
• Indirect collaboration and training oversight for I&C Technicians on local office service teams with the inclusion of the local office operations managers and foremen.

 Work Environment & Physical Demands 

• Standard office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Some extended hours and travel may be required to support training, project execution, and customer needs.
• Work will include both office and field environments.

 Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or  Control Systems Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive instrumentation and controls experience, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Extensive industry experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable record.