Process Control Technician (PCT)
Heidelberg Materials · Harleyville, SC
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Controls
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level controls role at Heidelberg Materials (industrial) in Harleyville, SC. Troubleshooting & Technical Support.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Automation
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $60k–$91k.
Median of the low and high ends of 50 live postings that list pay, out of 825 manufacturing technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 8 other live controls postings in South Carolina.
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ PLC 67%
- ✓ Union environment 44%
- ✓ Automation 44%
- Casting 33%
- ✓ Team leadership 33%
- EHS / safety 22%
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This plant: Heidelberg Materials in Harleyville
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Position Summary
The Process Control Technician (PCT) is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing process control systems and instrumentation across facilities within the HM Harleyville facility. This role ensures reliable plant operations by supporting automation systems, control loops, and field instrumentation to maintain product quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
Education
- ✓Associate degree or technical certification in:
- ✓Instrumentation & Controls
- ✓Electrical Engineering Technology
- ✓Automation or related field
OR equivalent hands-on experience.
- ✓Score of 75 or better on the NCCER Industrial Electrician test
Experience
- ✓2–5+ years of experience in process control, instrumentation, or industrial maintenance.
- ✓Experience in manufacturing, chemical, or industrial environments preferred.
Requirements
- ✓Ability to work in industrial environments (heat, noise, confined spaces).
- ✓Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and on-call rotations as needed.
- ✓Physical ability to lift equipment and perform fieldwork tasks.
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Line of Business: Other
Process Control Technician (PCT) – Southeast Region
Reports To: Maintenance Manager and Electrical Supervisor
Location: Heidelberg Materials-Southeast Region, Harleyville
Process Control & Automation
- •Maintain and troubleshoot distributed control systems (DCS), PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems.
- •Monitor process control loops and tune controllers to optimize performance and stability.
- •Support system upgrades, configuration changes, and maintenance of control strategies.
- •Assist in implementing process improvements and automation solutions.
Instrumentation & Equipment Maintenance
- •Install, calibrate, and maintain field instruments such as:
- •Flow, pressure, temperature, and level transmitters
- •Control valves and actuators
- •Analytical equipment (if applicable)
- •Diagnose and repair instrumentation and electrical issues in a timely manner.
- •Perform preventive and predictive maintenance activities.
Troubleshooting & Technical Support
- •Respond to plant issues impacting process control systems and instrumentation.
- •Work with operations and engineering teams to resolve process upsets and equipment failures.
- •Analyze trends and data to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Compliance & Safety
- •Ensure all work complies with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- •Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- •Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and other safety procedures.
Documentation & Reporting
- •Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, calibrations, and system modifications.
- •Update P&IDs, loop sheets, and control documentation as needed.
- •Generate reports on equipment performance and maintenance metrics.
Site Support
- •Provide technical support during plant startups, shutdowns, and outages.
- •Collaborate with cross-functional teams across sites to standardize best practices.
Technical Skills
- •Knowledge of PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.).
- •Experience with DCS systems (e.g., Honeywell, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa).
- •Strong understanding of process instrumentation and control loops.
- •Ability to read and interpret:
- •P&IDs
- •Electrical schematics
- •Loop diagrams
- •Familiarity with calibration tools and diagnostic equipment.
Soft Skills
- •Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- •Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- •Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- •High attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Work Environment &
What We Offer
- •$34.12 per hour
- •Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension
- •Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays