VRU Technician

GlobaLogix, Inc.; New Mexico; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a VRU Automation Technician/Programmer, where you will leverage your expertise in HMI programming and PLC systems to deliver top-notch industrial control solutions. This role is crucial for maintaining the integrity of control systems and ensuring operational efficiency for energy and utility clients. You will engage in hands-on troubleshooting, programming, and collaboration with field service teams, all while operating in a safety-sensitive environment. If you are passionate about technology and safety, this opportunity could be your next career milestone.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating and maintaining HMI programs for industrial control systems.
• Strong background in electrical troubleshooting and PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain PLC programs for Allen Bradley platforms.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate devices including flow and pressure sensors.

Skills

HMI programming

Industrial wiring

Motor controls

VFD controls

Pneumatic valves

Analog and Digital I/O

Modbus communication

TCP/IP communications

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC programming

Tools

Allen Bradley Factory Talk

Multimeters

Motor meggers

Job description

GlobaLogix, Inc. serves mid-market Energy and Utility clients by delivering engineering, design, and installation of industrial control systems on time and on budget. We have deep industry knowledge and experience to provide complete solutions. We deliver engineering, design, and installation of industrial control systems so our clients can focus on their business.

We are currently seeking a VRU Automation Technician/Programmer for our West Texas-New Mexico operations. Local candidates are preferred, but we are open to hiring non-local candidates to work on a 2:1 rotation.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Create and maintain HMI programs for Allen Bradley Factory Talk and Controlled Components Workbench Applications.
2. Read and interpret technical documentation (P&IDs, ladder logic, function block code, schematics, loop sheets, manuals, etc.).
3. Experience in industrial wiring, terminating components, motor controls, and relay logic.
4. Experience in VFD controls, processes, wiring, and applications.
5. Experience working with pneumatic valves, electric actuators, and process valves.
6. Knowledge and ability to identify 480-volt 3 phase components, step down to 120VAC and step down to 24-volt VDC.
7. Seasoned experience in understanding Analog and Digital I/O designs and documentation.
8. Seasoned experience in Modbus communication protocol programming.
9. Implement and diagnose communication systems including Rosemount and Hart protocols.
10. Seasoned experience in principles of TCP/IP communications and relevant hardware infrastructure.
11. Troubleshoot and calibrate devices including wiring and configuration (flow, temperature, pressure, and level devices).
12. Ability to operate motor meggers, various types of multimeters, sourcing and simulating 4-20mA transmitters.
13. Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and fundamentals of electronics.
14. Assist field service team as needed with equipment repairs, troubleshooting, and start-ups.

Develop and maintain PLC programs for Allen Bradley MicroLogix and Micro800 series platforms.

GlobaLogix provides a drug-free workplace and the company will require you to participate in its drug testing program. This will include a pre-employment drug screen.

GlobaLogix also performs a driving record and 7-Point comprehensive criminal screen on all hires.

This position is safety sensitive. GlobaLogix also considers driving a safety sensitive function. A constant state of alertness is an essential job function.

Legal or illegal, prescribed or non-prescribed, and over-the-counter substances can hinder a state of alertness, and one is not permitted to perform work if one is not able to perform in a constant state of alertness.

Substances that are deemed legal may contain prohibited substances. These substances can hinder alertness and result in a positive test result. A positive result has adverse consequences.