Automation Technician

Mistras; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MISTRAS Group, Inc. in New Kensington, PA is seeking a maintenance technician to manage electrical and control integrity across pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electronic, and PLC systems.

The role involves hands-on design, installation, inspection, and repair work with a strong emphasis on reliability and safety. You will perform preventive maintenance, I&M checks, and coordinate with third parties while ensuring compliance with company standards.

Qualifications

• Understand and operate electronic test instruments.
• Reading electrical diagrams and blueprints.
• Maintain safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, inspect, and service pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electronic, and PLC control systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on pumps, compressors, drivers, and equipment.
• Lead improvements to operational efficiency and safety.
• Oversee third-party work and document procedures.

Skills

Electrical control systems

PLC control systems

Preventive maintenance

Reading electrical diagrams

Electrical testing instruments

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscope

Thermal camera

Battery test equipment

Job description

PA - New Kensington - 516
New Kensington, PA 15068, USA

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all activities related to electrical and control integrity including design, installation, inspection, maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, repair, calibration and adjust various pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, electronic, and Programmable Logic (PLC) control systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, compressors, drivers and auxiliary equipment.
• Perform Inspection and Maintenance (I & M) checks on all control systems.
• Lead efforts to develop and implement changes to improve operational efficiency and safety.
• Evaluation/development/implementation/maintenance of facility grounding systems.
• Install, analyze, and repair security/intrusion systems.
• Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance of all facilities and equipment as needed.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory and tariff requirements.
• Identify, report and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Complete appropriate documentation and paperwork.
• Oversee the construction, maintenance and/or work activities performed by third parties.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Speak clearly, both in person and by telephone, using a high level of verbal skills and listen carefully.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

Associate’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical field or a related discipline

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Understand and operate all electronic test instruments.
• Good record of safe work practices.
• Working knowledge and experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams.
• Working knowledge and experience applying and interpreting results from common electrical measurement instruments (voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, oscilloscope, thermal camera, battery test equipment, etc.)
• Ability to estimate the installation, operating, and maintenance expenses associated with electrical and control systems.
• Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision in an acceptable time frame.
• Intermediate proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

MISTRAS Group, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions including initial hiring and all matters involving the terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to any protected class under applicable law. If hired, the employment relationship is “At-Will,” which means that employment can be terminated at any time, and for any reason, at the option of either the Company or the employee. Please direct questions about these policies to a MISTRAS Group, Inc. Human Resources representative.

By submitting & signing , I hereby understand and agree to the terms and conditions of employment as outlined above. I certify that the responses and information provided in this application (including any other supporting documentation such as a cover letter, resume, or transcript) are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresenting or omitting information requested is cause for dismissal at any time, without notice. I hereby give the Company permission to contact schools, previous employers (unless otherwise indicated), references, and others disclosed in my application.

Note to Applicants:

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company. Employees may use designated smoking areas (if established) in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Rhode Island Applicants: The Company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law.

Initial (if applicable): Massachusetts Applicants: I understand that it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Initial (if applicable): Maryland Applicants: I UNDERSTAND THAT UNDER MARYLAND LAW, AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND, AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT, THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH OR SIMILAR TEST. AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE NOT EXCEEDING $100.

Mistras Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:

Equal Opportunity Employer
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