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Automation Technician I
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $23 - $27 per hour Depending on Experience
Excellent career opportunity to work for an expanding, quality-driven Industrial Automation Service organization!
Position Summary:
An Automation Technician I is a mid-level position responsible for the safe and accurate installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and commissioning of various automation products at client sites both inside and outside the Oil & Gas market. This position will generally be under a Lead Technician on a service team and but able to work alone as needed.
- Must possess a blend of technical and mechanical expertise to ensure that all installs are completed to the manufacturers and clients’ specifications
- Must be able to perform duties with minimal oversight and assistance from supervisors
- Must have a superior work ethic and demonstrate the utmost integrity in all respects
- Must be organized, able to meet deadlines, hardworking, and adaptable to different work environments, including working outdoors in extreme weather
Job Qualifications:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
- 1 year of experience with RTU/PLC, instrumentation, and controls
- Able to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprint schematics
- Basic programming capabilities with RTU/PLC (ABB, Allen Bradley preferred)
- Valid driver’s license with a good MVR required
- Mechanical experience and usage of various tools
- Previous experience in the oil and gas industry a plus
- Must be of sound physical health due to the rigors of the work
- Must be a quick learner, follow instructions, and work well within a team
- Able to speak, write, and read the English language
- Industrial Combustion System troubleshooting, tuning, setup, and/or design experience preferred
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare, install, calibrate, commission, troubleshoot, repair and generally service all company products which will include, but not be limited to, temperature, pressure, flow and level instruments, gas analyzers, communications devices, cameras, valves and actuators, VFDs, EV chargers RTUs and PLCs.
- Perform RTU/PLC installation, troubleshooting and maintenance on multiple control platforms.
- Assemble install kits, run wire, strip, clean and terminate wire into junction boxes and control cabinets. Build junction boxes and control panels.
- Read P&IDs, control narratives and cause and effect statements and apply in practice.
- Perform basic RTU, PLC and communication programming.
- Capable of performing AGA calibrations on client locations.
- Must be able to perform all the above with little to no assistance.
- Must be able to work well on a team or solo and without supervision.
- May serve as a Site Lead to Technicians.
- Comply with all corporate policies, OSHA rules and safe work procedures while carrying out all work processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
R3 Automation offers eligible employees a generous benefits package, including the following:
- Training (On the Job & Curriculum-based)
- Company Vehicle
- Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, holidays)
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 401(k)
Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment requirements, including drug screen and criminal background check.
Equal Opportunity
R3 Automation does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender
(including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $27
