What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at Convergence Controls & Engineering?
The position performs installation, maintenance, and repair of industrial process control, instrumentation, and SCADA systems, as well as other tasks to assist with the upkeep and maintenance of client facilities. This position will be responsible for installation, start-up/commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, documenting, and repair of a wide variety of industrial instrumentation, electronic monitoring, metering, controlling, and signaling devices used in our clients’ production of associated goods and services. Input to equipment selection and design may frequently be requested.
Primary Responsibilities:
The position requires knowledge of:
- Data sheets
- Calibration sheets
- P&ID drawings
- Mechanical and electrical drawing
- Applicable standards
- Electrical and pneumatic test equipment
- Basic measurement units
- Basic conversions
- Calibration procedures
- Instrument symbol and terminology
- Loop diagrams
- Loop checking procedures
- DC & AC circuits
- Site safety procedures
- Function of each loop component
- Process control systems
- Problem-solving techniques
- Documentation, drawings, & symbol identification
- Basic duties of other disciplines
- Tools and test equipment
- Operator interface
- MSDS documents
- Security procedures and regulations
- Cyber Security
- Security Programs, Plans, and Policies
- System and Network Security Techniques
- User Support
This position requires skills in the following:
- Interpreting drawings
- Using test equipment
- Using power sources
- Gathering technical information
- Analyzing data
- Reading and interpreting test equipment
- Interpreting P&IDs and P&ID symbols
- Interpreting loop diagram
- Completing calibration sheets
- Interpreting a loop drawing to identify the devices in a particular loop
- Interpreting complex technical documents
- Understanding process control
- Identifying abnormal variations in data or readings from charts, or indicators
- Identifying malfunctions in equipment and possible causes for these malfunctions
- Developing alternative solutions to a problem
- Communication
- Identification of safety hazard
- Interpreting output readings
- Communicating problems identified during field walk-downs, calibrations, loop checks, etc.
- Establishing priorities for start-up
- Interpreting a start-up plan
- Assessing abilities of personnel
- Inspections
- Continuous improvement
The ideal candidate must have a diverse technical skill set with the ability to work independently. This person may act as technical lead on projects and guide lower-level technicians. Salary shall be commensurate with experience.
Requirements
Education:
High School Diploma or Bachelor of Science degree in associated field of science
Experience:
5-10 years with capabilities in the below areas is preferred but lesser experienced person’s may be considered:
- Experience in industries such as Oil & Gas, Water/Wastewater, Mining Life Sciences, Building Automation, Manufacturing and Food & Beverage.
- Experience with programming and implementation of RTUs, PLCs, DCS, SCADA and Industrial networks strongly preferred.
Travel:
As projects require across the United States.
Location:
Littleton, CO. It is expected that the candidate will be in the office >80% of the time when not traveling for project work.
Preferred Qualifications and Skills:
Certified Control System Technician
Benefits
The best employees deserve the best benefits. We take pride in taking care of our team members:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan with no required match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid time off
- Life Insurance
- Recognition Awards
For additional information on our outstanding benefits offered, refer to the careers page on convergence-ce.com
Salary:
$35 - $42 per hour
About Convergence Controls & Engineering:
Our common values establish a culture where our people are free to be the best they can be. Our work environment is one where we are motivated to respond quickly to client needs and to discover new ways to solve problems. It is our belief that if we hire people who share our common values, and give them freedom and responsibility, those people become a powerful competitive advantage for us; while being able to provide a great opportunity for them. If you think you have what it takes to be one of the best in your field, this is the team for you! We offer competitive compensation; health, dental and life insurance; 401(k) contributions as well as paid time off.
Salary : $35 - $42
