Instrumentation Technician I

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

About Prime

Introducing Prime Controls, L.P.

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size,expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texasheadquartersand offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Overview

As an Instrumentation Technician I, you will play a crucial role in performing a variety of services on instrumentation and control systems used in the automation of industrial processes.

A Typical Day at Prime Controls

• Performs a variety of instrumentation and automation services, troubleshooting, calibration, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation functionality and I/O operation.
• Repair instrumentation, typically involving calibration using a variety of meters and tools.
• Sets up new instrumentation and calibrates to specifications using schematics and drawings.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment.
• Assists with a variety of related installation and maintenance projects for automating large industrial processes.
• Uses computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce reports.
• Works with engineers testing and commissioning PLC systems.
• Travel to customer sites to provide services as required.

What You Will Bring

The Basic

• 1 year experience as an instrumentation technician.
• Technical knowledge of the operation of AC and DC drives.
• A thorough understanding of speed feedback devices theory and operation.
• An understanding of temperature control and temperature components.
• A good understanding of PID and control loops.
• A good understanding of Ethernet communications and connections.
• Proficient in PLC and HMI systems, including communications drivers and connections, PLC program navigation and controlled manipulation.
• A thorough understanding of all electrical components and electronic devices.
• Show an understanding and demonstrate the processes involved in diagnosing defective components, motors, drives and electronic components.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to use diagnostic equipment.

Benefits

What We Offer:

Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

• Flexible Spending Account(s)

• Generous PTO

• Numerous culture events
• ESOP

• 401k matching and more!

Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)

Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EEO

Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.

As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.