Automation Technician

About the role

Prime Controls, L.P., established in 2004, is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm focused on meeting industrial automation and control needs. As a Main Automation Contractor, Prime Controls offers comprehensive solutions supported by its size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, the company serves customers nationwide from its Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices across the U.S. Its mission is to deliver high-quality professional services while prioritizing employee well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

What You Will Do

• Learns site operational processes to understand instrumentation and controls.
• Reviews plans and schematics.
• Connects instruments and confirms proper operation.
• Sets up instrumentation at job sites.
• Configures instruments using calibration, start-up reports, documentation, schematics, and manufacturers’ specifications.
• Performs basic PLC and HMI programming tasks.
• During the start-up phase, performs electrical terminations and testing to ensure wiring and controls are properly installed and functioning correctly.
• Verifies and tests all points of the design layout.
• Troubleshoots problems during start-up.
• Repairs often involves reviewing and adjusting programming as necessary.
• May perform service calls.
• Performs work orders during the day and “on-call” periods for after-hours support.
• Troubleshoots wiring, equipment, and PLC/HMI code.
• Contributes to projects such as submittals, specification reviews, and assessments of drawings and schematics.

What You Will Bring

• Basic 3+ years of related experience.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.
• Must be able to use hand tools, pressure pumps, and electrical meters of all types.
• The Preferred candidate has 4+ years of related experience.
• Familiarity with PLC and HMI software.
• Fiber certification.

Benefits

• Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including:
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• A Flexible Spending Account(s).
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Multiple culture events.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 401k matching.
• and more!

Work Environment & Physical Demands

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 Statement

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.