Instrumentation and Controls Specialist

Atlas OT LLC; Centennial (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sponsored training

PPE Reimbursement

Cell phone reimbursement

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Medical, vision, dental

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Atlas OT LLC in Centennial, Colorado is seeking a Controls / Automation Specialist to work across industries, delivering OT programs, interfaces, documentation and support for RTU/PLC/DCS/SCADA systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, apply instrumentation and control skills, and travel about 20% for field commissioning and site support, ensuring safety and quality in every project.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred but not required.
• Drug free work environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel without restrictions.
• Familiarity with 61131-3 programming.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work with cross-functional and discipline teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide OT related programs, interfaces, documentation and support across multiple industries.
• Work on RTU/PLC/DCS/SCADA systems including programming, graphics and diagnostics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and travel to field sites for commissioning and ongoing support (approx. 20%).
• Maintain and draft control narratives, P&IDs and cause/effects as part of projects.

Skills

Instrumentation

Calibration

Cabinet Design

Electrical Troubleshooting

RTU PLC Programming

DCS Development

SCADA Programming

Panel Design

Process Controls

Technical Writing

Project Management

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Schneider

Red Lion

Opto22

Ignition

VT SCADA

Phoenix Contact

Emerson

Job description

Centennial, United States

As a Controls / Automation Specialist, you will be working across industries to provide outstanding Operational Technology related programs, interfaces, documentation and support. You could be working on assembly lines, well heads, datacenters, beverage facilities, and providing managed SCADA services - all in the same week. Our team is expected to learn and to grow to be proficient across multiple skillsets while becoming an expert in 2-3 key disciplines. The role will require excellence as an individual contributor as well as working as part of a larger team.

Key Areas of Knowledge:

• Instrumentation and calibration
• Control Cabinet Design and Troubleshooting
• Electrical and Signal Troubleshooting
• RTU / PLC Programming - Ladder Logic, Sequential Function Blocks, Structured Text
• DCS Development
• SCADA Programming, Graphics and Support
• Drafting and Control Panel Design
• Process Controls
• Technical Writing
• Project Management

Work is completed in hybrid work environments, in office with the team, occasionally from home, and in the field for commissioning or on-going support as needed. Target travel expectation for the year is 20%. Employees may elect to be on a travel team with higher travel requirements and receive additional compensation.

About Atlas OT

Who We Are:

The Best. Atlas OT provides premium services and products to help our customers run their operations at peak performance. We hire and recruit top notch talent so you are surrounded by people that are driven, intelligent, and enjoyable. If you are among the best in your organization, you'll love our depth of talent to compliment your skills and work ethic. You'll love our bonus programs even more - designed to reward you for all the outstanding work you do.

What We Do:

Automation and Controls for all your Operational Technology needs. RTU, PLC, Flow Computer, SCADA and DCS system design, procurement, programming and support. Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls Engineering and procurement. Control Panel and VFD Panel Design, Procurement, Fabrication and testing with full service programming and integrated Factory Acceptance Testing. Managed SCADA hosting and services. Working with all major brands, Rockwell, Siemens, Opto22, Red Lion, Schneider and more. Supporting all industries including energy, manufacturing, food and beverage, water wastewater, building automation, oil and gas, renewable, pharmaceuticals and more.

Our Values:

A - Accountability

A - Alignment

S - Safety

Requirements

At all levels:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering preferred but not required.
• Drug Free work environment
• Valid Driver's license and ability to travel without restrictions
• Familiarity with 61131-3 Programming
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to work with cross-functional and discipline teams effectively

Above entry level, the following requirements are expected in line with engineering level:

• Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, Red Lion, Opto22, Ignition, VT SCADA, Phoenix Contact, Emerson, and other platform experience
• Advanced Process Control Expertise
• Discrete Automation and Robotic Controls
• Expertise with P&IDs, Control Narratives, Cause and Effects, SIS
• Electrical Engineering
• UL, IEC, NIST, CSA and other industrial standards

Atlas OT employees are the best, and as such get the best benefits. Our total compensation plan provides pay above average for our industry as validated by independent third parties. We also provide many opportunities for bonus compensation for those willing to put in extra hours, refer friends and new clients.

• Company sponsored training and certifications
• PPE Reimbursement Program
• $50/month Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Paid Time off for all Federal Holidays (11 total)
• 120 hours / year of accrued Paid Time Off (inclusive of 10 Vacation and 5 sick days)
• Merit Based Rewards and Bonuses such as
• Employee recognition
• New Employee Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Bonus
• Bonus Plan for over utilized hours (ie hours above 40 billed per week)
• Large group medical, vision and dental coverage with:
• 75% of employee premium covered by Atlas OT
• 50% of employee + dependent premium if eligible covered by Atlas OT
• For HSA eligible plans, employer HSA contribution equal to employee contribution up to federally allowable limits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions matching employee contributions up to 5% or federally allowable limits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)