Instrumentation and Controls Mechanical Lead

**Instrumentation and Controls Technician Lead** **Job Description** **Department:** Manufacturing **Job Status:** Full Time **FLSA Status:** Hourly**,** Non Exempt **Reports To:** Instrumentation and Controls Manager **Location:** Ponca City, OK **Amount of Travel Required:** up to 15% **Work Schedule:** Monday Friday, 8am 5pm **Positions Supervised:** Instrumentation and Controls Technicians **POSITION SUMMARY:**The Instrumentation and Controls Technician Lead serves as the primary technical expert and working lead for electrical, instrumentation, and control system activities on Gas Turbine Generator (GTG) Packages. This role performs complex diagnostics, inspections, and calibrations while coordinating daily workflow, supporting team members, ensuring adherence to standards, and driving completion of technical tasks. The Lead Technician works closely with supervisors, engineers, and quality personnel to resolve issues and maintain high operational readiness. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** (The following duties and responsibilities are all essential job functions, as defined by the ADA, except for those that begin with the word "may") - Serve as the on site technical lead for turbine electrical, instrumentation, and controls work. - Assign and guide daily tasks for technicians while maintaining a hands on role. - Provide advanced troubleshooting support on escalated issues involving AC/DC systems, instrumentation loops, VFDs, and control logic. - Review and validate work performed by junior and senior technicians to ensure compliance with standards. - Act as a primary point of contact for engineering and quality teams on technical matters. - Perform detailed inspections and system verifications on GTG electrical and instrumentation systems. - Conduct high level system testing, including insulation resistance tests, phase checks, wiring integrity, and sensor validation. - Load, verify, and troubleshoot software for turbine control systems and auxiliary components. - Execute complex calibrations for pressure transmitters, differential pressure devices, level transmitters, RTDs, and thermocouples. - Oversee and perform instrument loop checks and Point to Point wiring verifications. - Identify quality concerns with components, wiring, or instrumentation and generate Non Conformance Reports (NCRs). - Assist quality and engineering teams with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation. - Ensure all safety protocols, LOTO procedures, and operational guidelines are strictly followed. - Maintain precise documentation of testing, calibration results, troubleshooting steps, and system configurations. - Mentor and train junior and mid level technicians in electrical, instrumentation, and control system practices. - Provide guidance on proper use of diagnostic tools, calibration equipment, and technical procedures. - Support supervisors in developing work instructions, checklists, and standard procedures. - Lead by example, encouraging a strong safety and quality culture within the team. - Assist in coordinating schedules, prioritizing work, and ensuring timely equipment readiness. - Support interactions with field service teams and external customers when technical clarification is needed. - Performs other related duties as assigned to assist with successful operations and business continuity. **POSITION REQUIREMENTS** - Successfully passes background check, pre employment drug screening, any pre employment aptitude and/or competency assessment(s) including pre employment Pulmonary Function Test (PFT.) - In person, predictable attendance. - Willingness to travel to project sites as needed. **EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE LEVEL** - High school diploma required, college and/or technical education preferred. - Minimum 5–8 years of experience in instrumentation, electrical, or gas turbine related roles. - Strong experience troubleshooting turbine or power system electrical and control systems required. - Prior experience training or guidin…