Automation Technician

Prime Controls; Midland, Town of Texas, Highway Frontage Colonia (TX, WI, TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automation Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing electronic instrumentation for large industrial processes, along with system integration tasks such as PLC programming and HMI development. The company prides itself on a supportive work environment, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, PTO, and 401k matching. If you're passionate about automation and looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Generous PTO

401k Matching

Culture Events

Qualifications

• 2+ years in engineering or construction industry.
• Experience with PLCs and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electronic instrumentation.
• Modify PLC programs and HMI applications.
• Perform preventive maintenance on test apparatus.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Development

Instrumentation Troubleshooting

Calibration

VFD Setup

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Computerized Testing Equipment

Calibration Meters

Job description

Automation Technician

Location

US-TX-Midland

ID

2025-1269

Category

Technicians

Position Type

Full-Time

Remote

No

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 100F or below 32F. 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.