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, we provide comprehensive solutions supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing employee well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Responsibilities

• Learns site operational processes to understand desired objectives and functions of instrumentation and controls.
• Reviews plans and schematics.
• Connects instruments and confirms proper operation.
• Sets up instrumentation at customer sites.
• Configures instruments to include calibrations, documentation, schematics, and manufacturers’ specifications.
• Performs basic PLC and HMI programming tasks.
• Troubleshoots and implements telemetry systems.
• Performs electrical terminations and testing to assure wiring and controls are properly installed and performing the correct functions.
• Verifies and tests all points of the design layout.
• Troubleshoots problems during start-up.
• Repairs often involves review and adjustments to programming where necessary.
• Service calls, performs work orders during the day as well as "on-call" periods for after-hours support.
• Troubleshoots wiring, equipment, and PLC/HMI code.

Requirements

• 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.
• Familiarity with PLC and HMI software.

Preferred

• 4+ years of related experience.
• Fiber certification.

Benefits

• Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account(s).
• Generous PTO.
• Multiple culture events.
• 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.