Job ID: CS3995581117
Location: Kearney, NE
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 11/17/2025
Instrumentation Programmer | Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm | $35–$40 per hour | Kearney, NE | Direct Hire
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay: $35-40 per hour, based on experience
- Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
- Location: Kearney, NE and other surrounding locations
- Direct Hire opportunity with career growth and long-term stability
Job Description
Join an ethanol manufacturer in Kearney, NE as an Instrumentation Programmer on 1st Shift. In this key maintenance role you will responsible for the safe and efficient programming and maintenance of the plant equipment. This role will perform preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance tasks, troubleshoot issues, repair equipment failures, and resolve concerns at all locations to ensure maximum production quantity and quality. The Instrumentation Programmer is based out of Kearney and will be dispatched to locations as needed, with assignments approved by the Engineering Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement programming solutions for instrumentation systems at all company facilities
- Perform preventative and proactive maintenance tasks in a safe and efficient manner
- Perform inspections and adjustments on equipment
- Collaborate with the Engineering Manager to determine project priorities and dispatch requirements
- Ensure all instrumentation programming meets company standards and regulatory requirements
- Learn the plant process for a better understanding of how the equipment is utilized
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to instrumentation programming and other technical problems
- Provide technical support and training to facility personnel as needed
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience with electrical and instrumentation installation, troubleshooting and repair.
- Proven experience in instrumentation programming
- Strong knowledge of relevant programming languages and tools
- Experience in operation of an ethanol plant, manufacturing, and production helpful
- Knowledge and ability with basic office computer software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook and the ability and willingness to learn new software applications.
- Learn and effectively use Computer Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) systems and DCS system.
- Programming based in Logix
Your New Organization:
You’ll be part of a respected ethanol manufacturer with multiple locations in the area. The environment is supportive and team-oriented, with a strong emphasis on precision and employee development.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The base salary range for this position is $35–40/hour, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
