Automation & Controls Technician, NA

Vantage Data Centers•San Antonio, TX

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Automation Systems Group is responsible for the design, construction and support of ground breaking data center automation and control infrastructure. The department collaborates with Operations, Sales, Engineering, Information Technology and Management to ensure the system continues to fulfill Vantage customer requirements. Automation Systems works closely with partner contractors to come up with the best design and helps lead these partners to success by providing accurate requirements, goals, and timelines. Our responsibilities extend beyond design and construction to include fixing, calibrating, and repairing control systems for the Operations department at all Vantage locations. This role is based on-site in San Antonio, TX in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible). The Automation and Controls Technician is responsible for the overall functional health of critical monitoring and control systems. Requirements for this position include full familiarity with control systems arrangements and control components for Power and Cooling systems from the field component to the integrated systems level. Our team understands the functions of direct control devices and logic controllers as well as the extended effects of failure of those devices in the larger context of systems automation. You will have a familiarity with sensors and monitoring devices and the ability to ensure data reliability, as well as act as an advisor to our Site Operations team, guiding technicians through effective troubleshooting. You will regularly collaborate with Engineering teams, Software Development teams, and Site Operations teams. You will be on call to resolve existing automation systems in a live, mission-critical environment.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in Industrial Automation required.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of automation systems (control loops, field IO, etc.) in a mission critical environment.
Knowledge of automation systems communication protocols is required, to include Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, Modbus/RTU and BACnet.
Advanced Knowledge of programming to include Rockwell Automation software platform is required.
Knowledge of industrial PLC systems manufactured by innovative, large-scale vendors.

Nice To Haves

Data Center experience is strongly preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Install, calibrate, and maintain electronic devices, instruments, and equipment such as transmitters, controllers, and sensors.
Perform tests and calibrations on instruments to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Provide full technical and troubleshooting support for Site Operations teams in response to control system failures, including the diagnosis and repair of malfunctions in PLC, network, instrumentation, and any other critical control system issues during an incident.
Configure and adjust control systems and equipment according to production specifications.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance, calibration, and repair activities.
Work with innovative automation systems from large scale industrial controls vendors.
Align with all safety rules, regulations, practices, and procedures.
Ensure data communications from monitored systems remain intact, and data is properly collected and stored.
Work with Engineering and Construction teams to ensure the reliability of new and modified installations.
Provide system reliability feedback to Design Engineering teams for future design considerations.
Collaborate with members of the Reliability Engineering team and Site Operations team for sustaining existing automation architecture.
Analyze and process system-collected data and recommend improvements to site operations and maintenance strategies.
Perform Root-Cause Failure Analysis and facilitate corrective actions.
Perform system component upgrades to ensure reliability and combat obsolescence.
Design maintenance programs to minimize control systems maintenance complexity and reduce maintenance downtime.
Design appropriate site response procedures based on potential control system failures.
Ensure Site Teams are proficient with Building Management Systems and control system operations.
Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.
Participate in a rotating, 24/7/365 on-call team of Automation Technicians, responding to high-priority incidents related to building automation.