Controls and Automation Technician

TETRA Technologies, Inc.; West Memphis, Northern (AR, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is seeking a skilled electrical technician to join our field maintenance team in the United States.

You will troubleshoot, program, and maintain PLC-based control systems and HMIs in a live plant environment, reading schematics and ensuring equipment reliability. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of hands-on experience, an HS diploma or GED (Associate or technical cert preferred), and is capable of working rotating shifts, with willingness to pass pre-employment

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLC-based control systems, HMI platforms, and industrial electrical systems in live environments.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, chemical processing, oil & gas, industrial processing, or similar process industries preferred.
• Experience commissioning control systems, performing loop checks, calibration, and startup support is preferred.
• Strong experience troubleshooting motors, MCCs, VFDs, drives, field instrumentation, electrical panels, and industrial process equipment.
• Must pass pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening; valid Driver’s License.
• Able to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot PLC-based control systems and HMIs in live plant environments.
• Read electrical schematics, loop diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, control narratives, and technical drawings to diagnose issues.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, instrumentation, PLC panels, HMIs, motors, drives, MCCs, and field wiring.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to support equipment repairs, control strategy improvements, commissioning activities, and continuous reliability initiatives.
• Complete maintenance records, programming documentation, calibration records, and other required documentation accurately.
• Work safely and independently in an industrial plant environment while adhering to safety policies and procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical maintenance

HMI programming

Instrumentation

Automation

Reading schematics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Tech Cert in Electrical Tech or Mechatronics

Job description

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges.

Founded in 1981, TETRA (NYSE: TTI ) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century.

• Go online with live PLC and HMI systems to troubleshoot, interpret existing control logic, modify programs, document changes, and restore equipment functionality.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair PLC-based control systems, industrial networks, instrumentation, drives, electrical equipment, and automation components to maintain safe and reliable plant operations.
• Execute control system modifications, commissioning activities, loop checks, calibration support, startup assistance, and system upgrades while maintaining proper documentation.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, loop diagrams, P&IDs, blueprints, control narratives, and technical drawings to troubleshoot equipment and support field execution.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, instrumentation, PLC panels, HMIs, motors, drives, MCCs, VFDs, field wiring, pumps, valves, burners, blowers, and other plant equipment.
• Utilize electrical testing equipment and diagnostic tools to identify equipment failures, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions that improve system reliability and minimize downtime.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to support equipment repairs, control strategy improvements, commissioning activities, and continuous reliability initiatives.
• Complete maintenance records, programming documentation, calibration records, inspection reports, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Work safely and independently in an industrial plant environment while demonstrating strong troubleshooting skills, sound technical judgment, and ownership of assigned work.
• Ensure all work complies with OSHA regulations, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures, National Electrical Code (NEC) standards, company safety policies, and site-specific electrical requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment while supporting overall plant reliability, equipment uptime, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• EDUCATION: High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required; Associate degree or Technical Certificate in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Automation, Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, or a related field preferred.
• EXPERIENCE:
  • 3–5 years of hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, and maintaining PLC-based control systems, HMI platforms, industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, and automation equipment in a live industrial environment
  • Experience supporting manufacturing, chemical processing, oil & gas, industrial processing, power generation, utilities, or similar process industries preferred
  • Experience commissioning control systems, performing loop checks, calibration, and startup support is preferred.
  • Strong experience troubleshooting motors, MCCs, VFDs, drives, field instrumentation, electrical panels, and industrial process equipment.
• OTHER:
  • Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening.
  • Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
  • Able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime, if applicable.
  • Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with Engineering, Operations, and Maintenance teams.
  • Strong understanding of PLC/HMI programming platforms, industrial electrical systems, instrumentation, electrical schematics, P&IDs, NEC standards, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.

Physical Duties:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, see, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and to use their hands to use, handle, and control equipment. The employee is occasionally required to reach, climb, and balance.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with appropriate assistance.

The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelor or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer
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