Junior Automation & Controls Technician

Black Hills Energy; Rawlins (WY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Hills Energy is seeking a Gas Tech Services professional to safely install and maintain control systems and automation equipment. The role includes inspecting and maintaining SCADA and PLC systems, testing meters, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Location options include Casper, Laramie or Rawlins, Wyoming.

Training provided; no prior experience required. A valid driver's license and a willingness to travel are necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required. Training provided.
• Understanding of and experience in natural gas measurement and AGA standards.
• Basic math skills.
• Intermediate digital literacy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors, keep required job schedules, focus on details, and follow work rules.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• This role will require travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Installs, inspects, maintains, operates, troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and adjusts SCADA equipment and PLC control systems.
• Performs inspection and maintenance checks on control systems.
• Maintain electrical switch gear and power distribution.
• Install conduit, pull and terminate wiring, and perform testing of electrical systems.
• Test, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate transmission meters, gauges, transmitters and related equipment.
• Work safely around energized electrical equipment and panels following safety procedures, lockout/tagout.
• Oversee electrical construction/maintenance by third parties.
• Complete all applicable documentation and record keeping.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety consciousness

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

SCADA

RTU

PLC control systems

Job description

Black Hills Energy is seeking a Gas Tech Services professional to safely install and maintain control systems and automation equipment. The role includes inspecting and maintaining SCADA and PLC systems, testing meters, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Location options include Casper, Laramie or Rawlins, Wyoming.

Training provided; no prior experience required. A valid driver's license and a willingness to travel are necessary.