Instrumentation Tech II: PLC/Controls & Calibration

Prime Controls Lp; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Paid time off

ESOP

401k matching

Job summary

Prime Controls L.P. is seeking an Instrumentation Technician II to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation used in large industrial automation projects.

You will help with PLC, network, and software components, program PLCs and HMIs, test program logic, and assist with documentation and manuals created during development. Responsibilities include calibration, commissioning, and on-site support at customer facilities.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience as an instrumentation technician.
• Strong knowledge of AC and DC drives.
• Solid understanding of speed feedback devices theory and operation.
• Strong understanding of temperature control and temperature components.
• Proficient in PID and control loops.
• Good understanding of Ethernet communications and connections.
• Proficient with PLC and HMI systems, including drivers and programs.
• Understanding of electrical components and devices.
• Ability to diagnose defective components, motors, drives, and electronics.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AC/DC drives

speed feedback

PID loops

temperature control

Ethernet

PLC programming

HMI systems

diagnostic equipment

Tools

PLC

HMI

Diagnostics tools

Job description

Prime Controls L.P. is seeking an Instrumentation Technician II to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation used in large industrial automation projects.

You will help with PLC, network, and software components, program PLCs and HMIs, test program logic, and assist with documentation and manuals created during development. Responsibilities include calibration, commissioning, and on-site support at customer facilities.