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Sr. Controls Specialist

Specialty Granules LLC
Specialty Granules LLC Salary
Ione, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
Company Introduction

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary

Senior Controls Specialist who will be responsible for electrical safety and training, serve as a key problem solver for the plant’s control systems, and act as a lead for other instrumentation and electrical personnel. This position will primarily be at one site but will occasionally provide remote support or on-site support for another smaller site. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is technically curious and demonstrates superior written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Duties

Level Based Competencies

  • Adaptability
  • Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills
  • Safety Focus
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Decision Making
  • Communication
  • Managing Relationships
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Execution
  • Work Standards

Technical Knowledge/skills

  • Perform analysis, detailed design (including documentation), capital request preparation, installation, start-up/checkout/debugging, and cost control of assigned projects.
  • Provide technical expertise in support of capital projects, process evaluation, and equipment modification.
  • Participate in process improvement efforts in support of plant goals.
  • Monitor plant systems, analyze performance, and initiate action for optimization to achieve plant goals for safety, productivity, and cost effectiveness.
  • Install switches, and perform maintenance on the network as needed.
  • Maintain and support the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) environment, including, but not limited to, PLC programming, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) configuration and programming, and logic maintenance.
  • Manage records regarding all system software changes and communicate any changes to affected employees.
  • Manage contractors and maintenance staff during project installations.
  • Create electrical training programs for electrical, instrument, and mechanical teams to stay abreast of federal, state and local regulations.
  • Partner with Plant Mgmt to develop the five-year capital planning and the annual electrical operating budget.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience·

An Associate's degree coupled with 5 years of demonstrated experience in an industrial continuous process atmosphere.

Demonstrated process control experience in defining, designing, installing and maintaining control logic systems and equipment.

Willingness to assume roles of team leader and team member when necessary.

Advanced demonstrated communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree coupled with 5 years of demonstrated experience in an industrial continuous process atmosphere.

Dimensions

No. of direct reports: 0

No. of indirect reports: 0

Budget Responsibility

Travel Requirements: Up to 20% Domestic Travel

Working Conditions: Hot, cold, dusty, dirty

Physical Requirements: Must be able to bend, stoop, climb ladders, work at heights, and be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range: $96,000-$132,000

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

Salary : $96,000 - $132,000

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