Introduction

Brunel is currently searching for an Instrumentation and Controls Technician for a direct position with our client about an hour North of Wentzville, MO.

What are you going to do 

Looking for an I&C Technician that will monitor and provide maintenance of the Controls Systems within the plant to ensure continued reliable operations. This role will focus on completing firmware updates and updates to the virus protection software.

Duties include:

  • DeltaV Control System Hardware and Software updates
  • Maintaining network security and user management as well as controls system configuration and libraries and standards.
  • Configure and maintain alarm attributes and logging systems as well as supporting alarm rationalization and system reliability.
  • Develop and maintain Control Loop functional specifications and prepare control strategy documentation and loop drawing using SAMA diagrams or logic block diagrams.
  • Monitor and improve Control Loop performance. Utilize tools such as Emerson Insight to detect performance degradation and optimize loop performance.
  • Partner with E&I Technicians to develop and optimize preventive maintenance programs.
  • Use monitoring tools such as ValveLink to support outage planning and reduce unplanned downtown.

Essential skills and knowledge

Requirements:

  • Associate's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electrical Technology or related field, OR
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in industrial automation or control systems.
  • Experience working in an industrial, manufacturing or chemical plant environment.
  • Experience supporting Distributed Controls Systems (DCS) or PLC systems.
  • Experience with DeltaV or Rockwell Automation Control Logix.
  • Experience configuring HMI systems.
  • Knowledge of Safety Instrumented Systems (ISA 84 / IEC 61511).
  • Experience with SQL Server, MS Access, or industrial databases.
  • Knowledge of industrial networking.
  • Positive attitude, friend demeanor, and team player.
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer without the need for sponsorship.

What we offer 

Offer:

Position offers a competitive salary based on experience. This position will be bonus eligible at 10%. Comprehensive benefits package starts on 1 of the month after hire date. Position will be on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, 9 hour shifts. 3 weeks paid vacation accruing, 12 paid holidays, up to 4% 401K match + additional company contributions based on years of service, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, relocation sign-on and more.

Closing: 28 June 2026

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!