Onsite Automation Technician – PLC, SCADA & I&E

Design Solutions & Integration; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Job summary

Design Solutions and Integration is an employee-owned company delivering automation, electrical, and mechanical services to energy partners. The Automation Technician will troubleshoot SCADA field hardware, support I&E installation and maintenance, and collaborate with vendors and operations staff on day-to-day needs.

Expect responsibilities spanning installation, calibration, maintenance, and documentation, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance in a field setting in

Qualifications

• Must have experience troubleshooting low voltage AC/DC power and electronics.
• Must have experience using a milliamp meter with troubleshooting 4-20 ma loops.
• Current/valid driver's license.
• 3+ years of relevant automation work experience.

Responsibilities

• Align with all applicable DOT and OSHA regulations, NEC/NFPA requirements, and safety policies and procedures.
• Lead with a focus on safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance and actively participate in Safety Action Plans.
• Follow company energy isolation procedures (LOTO).
• Perform installation, calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of automation equipment.
• Apply expertise for installation, calibration, maintenance, and repairs of instrument, communication, and electrical equipment.
• Execute planned maintenance checks and calibration and timely submits appropriate reports.
• PLC installation, troubleshooting, and minor programming.
• Build and respond to SAP notifications and process work orders.
• Maintain current and accurate documentation of maintenance activities.
• Minimize downtime and unsafe conditions by performing preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Initiate Management of Change requests for proposed changes to equipment, instrumentation, and programs.
• Assist supervisors in changing technology/budget requirements.
• Drive collaboration throughout the area of responsibility.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Low voltage power & electronics

Reading electrical drawings

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree or Trade Certificate in Instrumentation/Electronics/Electrical Technology

Tools

Allen Bradley

Fisher Roc

Automation Direct

ABB

SCADAPack

Redlion PLCs/HMI/drives

Job description

Design Solutions and Integration is an employee-owned company delivering automation, electrical, and mechanical services to energy partners. The Automation Technician will troubleshoot SCADA field hardware, support I&E installation and maintenance, and collaborate with vendors and operations staff on day-to-day needs.

Expect responsibilities spanning installation, calibration, maintenance, and documentation, with a strong emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance in a field setting in