Automation Technician II

DistributionNOW; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

401(k) retirement plan

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Career growth opportunities

Friendly work environment

Paid vacation/holidays

Job summary

DistributionNOW is seeking an Automation Technician II to perform intermediate-level service and troubleshooting on automation systems with reduced supervision. The role involves preventative maintenance, wiring and installation of control components, testing, calibration, and supporting system commissioning.

The technician will coordinate with project managers and programmers for complex tasks and provide clear customer communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2–4 years in industrial controls, automation, electrical maintenance, or field service.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with PLC systems, HMI, sensors, drives, and communication networks.
• Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and field validation activities.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams and customers on technical findings and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed preventative maintenance on PLC systems, HMI devices, instrumentation, and control circuits.
• Troubleshoot mid-level automation issues involving sensors, relays, drives, communication networks, and I/O failures.
• Install and wire control panels, field devices, and instrumentation according to specifications and drawings.
• Test, calibrate, and verify proper operation of automation and instrumentation components.
• Support system commissioning and field validation activities.
• Prepare documentation, test results, and recommended corrective actions.
• Coordinate with project managers, programmers, and senior technicians for complex or integrated system issues.
• Provide customer support by explaining findings, maintenance needs, and corrective actions.

Skills

Industrial controls

Automation

Electrical maintenance

Field service

PLC systems

HMI devices

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

At DNOW, we believe our associates are the best in the business. We value and reward hardworking, creative, and dedicated employees that desire to be part of a team committed to outstanding customer service. Automation Technician II performs intermediate-level service and troubleshooting on automation systems with reduced supervision. Responsibilities include detailed preventative maintenance, wiring and installation of control components, testing and calibration of devices, and resolving mid-level electrical or communication issues. The role coordinates with project managers and programmers for complex tasks and supports system commissioning and customer communication.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing detailed preventative maintenance on PLC systems, HMI devices, instrumentation, and control circuits
• Troubleshooting mid-level automation issues involving sensors, relays, drives, communication networks, and I/O failures
• Installing and wiring control panels, field devices, and instrumentation according to specifications and drawings
• Testing, calibrating, and verifying proper operation of automation and instrumentation components
• Supporting system commissioning and field validation activities
• Preparing documentation, test results, and recommended corrective actions
• Coordinating with project managers, programmers, and senior technicians for complex or integrated system issues
• Providing customer support by explaining findings, maintenance needs, and corrective actions

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED required
• 2 to 4 years of experience in industrial controls, automation, electrical maintenance, or field service work
• Ability to perform detailed preventative maintenance and system-level diagnostics with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of PLC systems, HMI devices, instrumentation, control circuits, sensors, relays, drives, and communication networks
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and control documentation
• Experience supporting commissioning, testing, and field validation activities
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams and customers on technical findings and corrective actions

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary + bonus
• 401(k)/ Retirement savings
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage)
• Career growth opportunities
• Friendly work environment
• Paid vacation/holidays

  At DNOW we know that our greatest asset is our employees. With approximately 200 locations worldwide, DNOW is growing and so are the employment opportunities. We offer a multitude of disciplines and professions within the company and we invite you to view these opportunities.

  DNOW is an industry leading provider of pipe, valves and valve automation, fittings, instrumentation, mill and industrial supplies, tools, safety supplies, electrical products, drilling and production equipment, artificial lift, pumps, fabricated equipment, and industrial paints and coatings to the upstream, midstream, and downstream and industrial markets. We also offer supply chain solutions such as procurement, inventory, warehouse management logistics, safety and turnaround support services, project management, and business process and performance metrics reporting.