Hybrid Automation Technician: PLC/HMI & Field Support

EQT Corporation; Canonsburg (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EQT Corporation is seeking an Automation Engineering Technician I/II/III to support automation functions across new projects and existing sites. The role includes commissioning tasks, hardware/software changes, and field technical support in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities cover data gathering for capital projects, assisting with automation system installation and troubleshooting, and updating HMI/PLC software under guidance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a relevant field; military or vocational experience accepted.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Foundational automation and control system knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate computer/software skills.
• Effective teamwork and communication; able to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to read electrical prints, P&ID, and block diagrams.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot PLC code including Ladder logic, FBD, and structured text.

Responsibilities

• Support compressor and pipeline facility commissioning tasks for new TILs and site modifications.
• Gather onsite technical data for Automation and Compression Design Engineers on capital projects.
• Assist engineers with specification, installation, and modification of automation systems.
• Install, configure, and calibrate automation equipment and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues in automated and integrated systems.
• Assist with HMI and PLC software revisions under direction of Automation Engineers.
• Implement Cyber Security policies including firmware and password updates.

Skills

Automation concepts

Troubleshooting

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Teamwork

Reading electrical prints

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Engineering or related, or math/science

Job description

EQT Corporation is seeking an Automation Engineering Technician I/II/III to support automation functions across new projects and existing sites. The role includes commissioning tasks, hardware/software changes, and field technical support in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities cover data gathering for capital projects, assisting with automation system installation and troubleshooting, and updating HMI/PLC software under guidance.