What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician position at Prime Controls?
Overview
Introducing Prime Controls
Established in 1991, Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of over 850 employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.
What You Will Do
As an Automation Technician II, you will perform a variety of troubleshooting and repair services on electronic instrumentation used in the automation of large industrial processes. You will assist with most aspects of system integration including instrument calibrations, control panel/MCC troubleshooting, minor PLC/HMI programming modifications, VFD setup and commissioning, installation of replacement/new hardware to include instruments and PLC’s and terminating new hardware. Candidates will need to be able to identify parts and components for PLC, network, computer, and software components; programming PLCs and HMIs; testing functionality of program logic and installed equipment; troubleshooting software and systems issues
A Typical Day at Prime Controls
Read and interpret diagrams and documentation and communicate with customers to understand objectives and preferences.
Modify existing PLC programs in Ladder, Function Block, and other languages.
Modify human machine interface (HMI) and develop small applications.
Tests the installed system to observe system functionality and ensure that the programs function as designed.
Troubleshoots problems that occur and could be caused by incorrect drawings, changes in customer desires, incorrect instrumentation specifications, or other technical issues. Diagnoses and resolves software and hardware interface issues.
Interfaces with manufacturers and vendors of software and application products, particularly regarding problem diagnosis and resolution.
Works with others to address design problems as necessary.
Will respond to service calls to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair programming and system failures.
Performs a variety of instrumentation services, troubleshooting, calibration, and testing by traveling to and from customer sites.
Troubleshoots instrumentation functionality and I/O operation.
Repairs instrumentation, typically involving calibration using a variety of meters and tools.
Sets up new instrumentation and calibrates to specifications using schematics and drawings.
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment.
Assists with a variety of related installation and maintenance projects for automating large industrial processes.
Uses computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce reports.
What You Will Bring
The Basic
2 years of experience in engineering, construction (AEC) industry or similar field
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, related Bachelor’s discipline, related degree from a Technical College or equivalent Industrial controls experience
The Preferred
4 years of experience in, engineering, construction (AEC) industry or similar field
What We Offer
Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:
Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
Flexible Spending Account(s)
Generous PTO
Numerous culture events
401k matching and more!
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be made to enable them to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work near moving mechanical parts and be exposed to a risk of electrical shock. The environment can be outside and in other spaces that are not environmentally controlled. The temperature can be over 100°F or below 32°F. There can be mud on the ground as well as ice and snow. At times, the employee will be required to wear PPE (i.e. hard hat, safety boots, hearing protection, eye protection, etc.).
At times, the employee will be working in an environment with significant noise.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities may be made to enable them to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee needs to be able to spend 10 hours on their feet walking and attending to duties and equipment throughout the jobsite. They need to be able to climb ladders and step on platforms and equipment. They need to be able to maneuver (stoop, crawl, bend) around obstacles to reach equipment for testing and troubleshooting.
