Instrumentation Tech I: PLCs, Calibration & Field Service

Prime-Controls; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Generous PTO

Numerous culture events

ESOP

401k matching and more

Job summary

Prime Controls, L.P. in Dallas, TX is seeking an Instrumentation Technician I to perform service and maintenance on instrumentation and control systems used in industrial automation. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, install, test, and commission equipment at customer sites nationwide.

Responsibilities include diagnosing instrument failures, calibrating with meters, setting up new instrumentation from schematics, and supporting PLC/HMI work with engineers. Travel to customer sites is required.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of experience as an instrumentation technician.
• Technical knowledge of AC and DC drives operation.
• Understanding of PID and control loops and temperature control concepts.
• Strong with Ethernet communications and connections.
• Proficiency with PLC and HMI systems and related drivers.
• Solid knowledge of electrical components and electronic devices.
• Ability to diagnose defective components, motors, drives and electronics.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment for testing and verification.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation and automation services, troubleshooting, calibration, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation functionality and I/O operation.
• Repair instrumentation, including calibration with meters and tools.
• Set up new instrumentation and calibrate per schematics and drawings.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment.
• Assist with installation and maintenance projects for automating large industrial processes.
• Use computerized equipment and software to perform testing and generate reports.
• Collaborate with engineers testing and commissioning PLC systems.
• Travel to customer sites to provide services as required.

Skills

Instrumentation principles

AC/DC drives

PID and control loops

Ethernet communications

PLC and HMI systems

Electrical components knowledge

Diagnostic equipment usage

Troubleshooting

Temperature control

Job description

Prime Controls, L.P. in Dallas, TX is seeking an Instrumentation Technician I to perform service and maintenance on instrumentation and control systems used in industrial automation. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, install, test, and commission equipment at customer sites nationwide.

Responsibilities include diagnosing instrument failures, calibrating with meters, setting up new instrumentation from schematics, and supporting PLC/HMI work with engineers. Travel to customer sites is required.