Automation Technician II: PLC, HMI & Field Commissioning

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

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.