Automation Technician (hybrid)

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries Inc. is seeking a Hybrid Automation & Field IT Technician to support the reliability of quarry, asphalt, and precast operations.

The role combines industrial automation and IT help desk work, with a 50/50 split between plant automation and user technology support. Responsibilities include maintaining SCADA/PLC systems, deploying instrumentation and plant IT, troubleshooting networks, and providing on-site and remote assistance.

Qualifications

• Background in industrial automation or electrical field.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% to NH and northern VT.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, modify, upgrade, and repair SCADA systems, PLC control systems, instrumentation, and plant IT infrastructure.
• Install, program, and calibrate instrumentation, scales, VFDs, and PLCs; deploy and configure workstations, tablets, printers, and plant devices.
• Troubleshoot industrial automation equipment, plant networks, sensors, control circuits, and end-user hardware/software issues.
• Maintain structured cabling, switches, and wireless access points at plant sites.
• Perform startup and commission of new control systems and IT deployments.
• Provide in-house and field technical support of PLC based systems; support Windows OS and plant applications.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Analog & digital controls

English communication

Self-motivated

Willingness to travel

Education

Technical automation/electrical education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA systems

PLC systems

Windows OS

VPN / RD Web remote access

Job description

Introduction

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family run business since 1924 and we believe our “family by choice” ethos delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers.

Overview

The Hybrid Automation & Field IT Technician plays a critical role in supporting the reliability, performance, and connectivity of Peckham’s quarry, hot mix asphalt, and precast operations. This position combines expertise in industrial automation and field IT, serving as a key resource for maintaining plant control systems, network infrastructure, and end-user technology across a diverse industrial environment. This position is structured as a 50/50 responsibility split between industrial automation support and IT help desk responsibilities. The technician will divide time between maintaining and improving plant automation systems and providing hands-on technology support for users, devices, and infrastructure across Peckham operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional who thrives in both operational and IT settings. Responsibilities include supporting and troubleshooting SCADA and PLC systems, plant networks, industrial communication infrastructure, and user-facing technology to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to work across multiple disciplines. The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between plant-floor automation challenges and end-user technology support, serving as a trusted technical partner across Peckham’s operations. Whether commissioning a variable frequency drive (VFD), optimizing automation systems, or resolving network and connectivity issues, this individual will help ensure reliable, efficient, and secure technology systems throughout Peckham’s plant network.

Responsibilities

• Ownership and caring. Maintain, modify, upgrade, and repair SCADA systems, PLC control systems, instrumentation, and plant IT infrastructure.
• Dedication. Install, program, and calibrate instrumentation, scales, VFDs, and PLCs; deploy and configure workstations, tablets, printers, and plant devices.
• Compulsive Tinkering. Troubleshoot industrial automation equipment, plant networks, sensors, control circuits (12-480V), and end-user hardware/software issues.
• Focused. Maintain structured cabling, switches, and wireless access points at plant sites.
• Perform startup and commission of new control systems and IT deployments.
• Committed to serve. Provide In-house and field technical support of PLC based systems. Support Windows OS, plant applications, and remote access tools (VPN, RD Web).
• Mastery. Design and install wiring; read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and control panel wiring diagrams.
• Results matter. Ensure all changes and modifications are properly documented.

Requirements

• Degree or experience in industrial automation, electrical or related field, preferred. High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of both analog and digital control systems.
• Willingness to work weekends and extended hours if a project requires. On-call, ready to respond to unplanned downtime.
• Working knowledge of national and international electrical and safety codes and practices.
• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and control panel wiring diagram.
• Ability to work effectively across office, plant, and hazardous field environments.
• Self-motivated to seek out problems and drive solutions independently.
• Proficient verbal and written English.
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Legal right to work in the U.S.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel

Position may require up to 80% travel by personal vehicle to offices within the state of New Hampshire and northern Vermont region.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This job operates in an office and field environments. This job will require going out in the field and various organizations to utilize and troubleshoot computer equipment. This would require the ability to sit at a desk, frequent walking, bending or standing as necessary.

Values

At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.