Instrumentation Technician II – PLC & Industrial Automation

Prime Controls; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Generous PTO

ESOP

401k matching

Job summary

Prime Controls seeks an Instrumentation Technician II to troubleshoot and repair electronic instrumentation used in large industrial processes. You will assist with PLC, network, and HMIs, program PLCs, test logic, and develop documentation for start-up and commissioning.

Travel to customer sites is required. Qualifications include 4 years in instrumentation, knowledge of AC/DC drives, PID loops, Ethernet comms, and PLC/HMI systems.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience as an instrumentation technician.
• Strong knowledge of AC/DC drives and speed feedback devices.
• Understanding of temperature control and PID loops.
• Familiar with Ethernet communications and PLC/HMI systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair instrumentation and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation and automation service, calibration, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation functionality and I/O operation.
• Repair instrumentation with calibration using meters and tools.
• Set up new instrumentation and calibrate from schematics/drawings.
• Maintain test apparatus and related equipment; support start-up testing.
• Assist with installation and maintenance on large industrial automation projects.
• Produce testing reports with computerized equipment; support PLC system testing with engineers.
• Travel to customer sites to provide services as required.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

AC/DC drives know-how

PID and control loops

Ethernet communications

PLC and HMI systems

Electrical components understanding

Tools

PLC

HMI

Job description

Prime Controls seeks an Instrumentation Technician II to troubleshoot and repair electronic instrumentation used in large industrial processes. You will assist with PLC, network, and HMIs, program PLCs, test logic, and develop documentation for start-up and commissioning.

Travel to customer sites is required. Qualifications include 4 years in instrumentation, knowledge of AC/DC drives, PID loops, Ethernet comms, and PLC/HMI systems.