Kelly Government Solutions is actively seeking a Lead Process Control Instrument Technician to join our team. This position will play a key role in leading and supporting the installation, maintenance, and operation of complex industrial control systems. The ideal candidate will ensure the reliability, efficiency, and performance of critical infrastructure systems, including pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and electronic instrumentation.

Position Details
Job Title: Lead Process Control Instrument Technician
Location: Menlo Park, CA
Schedule: 1st Shift | Full-Time | Long-Term | 100% Onsite (Monday–Friday)
Pay Rate: $50/hour
Health & Welfare Benefit: Additional $5.55/hour
Flexible use – receive as cash, apply toward medical premiums, or contribute to your 401(k).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily activities of Process Control Instrumentation Technicians, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule
  

• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to technicians and apprenticeship participants
  

• Review and inspect completed work to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements
  

• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and maintain industrial instrumentation and control systems across pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic platforms
  

• Design, install, and modify control systems and supporting infrastructure for facility operations
  

• Develop and maintain control programming, including PLC ladder logic and function block programming
  

• Configure and support instrumentation software, industrial communication networks, and SCADA systems (Ignition by Inductive Automation preferred)
  

• Perform preventive maintenance and system diagnostics to ensure optimal performance and reliability
  

• Lead system startups, commissioning, and certification efforts, including documentation of testing procedures and results
  

• Support and monitor systems such as lab-grade gases (LN2, N2, Argon, Helium), oxygen deficiency monitoring, water and gas metering, wireless sensors, and lift stations
  

• Implement and adjust alarm settings, control parameters, and system setpoints; document and communicate all changes
  

• Partner with engineering teams on system design, upgrades, and performance improvements
  

• Develop work plans, technical procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  

• Maintain accurate documentation of system changes, maintenance activities, and equipment status
  

• Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, escalating when necessary
  

• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations, policies, and operational standards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial instrumentation, process control, or a related field, including leadership or advanced-level responsibilities
  

• Completion of an instrumentation technician program, apprenticeship, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  

• Strong expertise in process control systems, including pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic instrumentation
  

• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (ladder logic and/or function block) and industrial control systems
  

• Familiarity with SCADA systems (Ignition preferred) and industrial communication networks
  

• Demonstrated troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities across complex systems
  

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications
  

• Strong leadership, communication, and team coordination skills
  

• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and following industry best practices

If you are interested in this opportunity or know someone who would be interested and qualified, apply today or contact Kristi Boggs by sending a resume to kristi.boggs@kellyservices.com

Kelly Government Solutions (KGS) is a specialty service of Kelly Services, Inc., a leader in providing workforce solutions. KGS provides experienced staff to the federal government and its key suppliers, including prime and small business contractors. Through services such as government contract staffing, workforce management and project management, and contract compliance services, KGS can supply talent to both public and private sectors alike.  KGS offers engineering, IT, administrative, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with many of the prestigious Government organizations worldwide. Visit www.kellygovernmentsolutions.com

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account. In addition, this position offers employees the ability to earn up to 80 hours of paid time off upon completion of one year of service and eleven paid holidays per benefit year. We also offer a generous defined 401(k) contribution to help you save for retirement. Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
 

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