Automation Technician - 14x14 (Williston, ND)

The Integration Group of Americas Inc. (TIGA)

Lafayette (LA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Roth 401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Performance Bonus

Career Growth Opportunities and Training

Job summary

A leading systems integration company is seeking an Automation Engineer in Lafayette, Louisiana. The role involves maintenance, commissioning, and providing automation support. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, 5-10 years of experience in automation, and strong communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401(k), and performance bonuses, ensuring a rewarding work environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

5-10 years of automation and I&E experience.
Detail-oriented and results-driven with effective organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance and commissioning of new facilities.
Provide automation support during outages.
Support daily operations through installation and maintenance of equipment.
Develop control strategies and specifications.
Work with various internal teams.
Follow safety and industry standards.

Skills

Programming and troubleshooting PLCs/RTUs

Knowledge of Modbus communication protocol

Experience in configuring and troubleshooting radio communications

Instrumentation calibration

Understanding of P&IDs

Reading and developing Cause & Effect documents

Low Voltage Electrical Systems

Upstream and Midstream Oil and Gas Processes

Effective communication with Corporate Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field

Job description

We are a systems integration and engineering services company with a passion for tearing down industrial inefficiencies. We believe that systems integration is fundamental to leveraging new and well-established technologies against operational challenges in the manufacturing and industrial ecosystem. Our objective is to be the trusted, first-choice service provider for delivering best-in-class operational technology to control, automate, operate, analyze and optimize assets.

Primary Responsibilities

Perform routine field maintenance as well as the commissioning and start-up of new facilities.
Respond and provide automation support during outages.
Support the daily operations of the business unit through the installation, programming, start-up and maintenance of automation and process control equipment.
Develop control strategies, provide input to P&IDs, control system specifications, termination diagrams, commissioning plans.
Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Information Technology Groups.
Understand and follow MOC processes to ensure proper PLC Program updates and changes.
Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
Additional duties as required.

Required Skills

Must possess a high level of competency regarding the programming, configuring, and troubleshooting of various PLCs/RTUs such as Allen Bradley, Emerson ROC, ABB Totalflow, Scadapak.
Knowledge of Modbus communication protocol.
Experience in configuring and troubleshooting radio communications leveraging multiple types of communication protocols.
Experience in troubleshooting and calibrating various types of instrumentation.
Knowledge of P&ID’s.
Competency in reading and developing Cause & Effect documents.
Proficiency in Instrumentation and Low Voltage Electrical Systems.
Adeptness in Upstream and Midstream Oil and Gas Processes.
Educated on how changes to the process impact Control System programming and ability to clearly communicate and work with Corporate Engineering to solve problems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
5-10 years of automation and I&E experience.
Must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
Must possess strong interpersonal and excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

401(k) and Roth 401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid time off
Performance Bonus
Career Growth Opportunities and Training

Why TIGA

In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.

TIGA, a Tetra Tech Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.

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