Automation Technician

Dolese Bros. Co.•Mountain View, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Tech will troubleshoot, and repair network, PLC, electrical, electronic assemblies, and systems involved with plant automation at quarries, sand plants, stone yards, and block plants. This position will become familiar with using electrical, data testing, terminating tools, and equipment. Responsibilities include production, field service, engineering startups, installations, testing, certification, and repair.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
At least 1 year of work in the automation field or 3-4 years of work in the industrial electrical field required
Working electrical distribution knowledge
Familiarity with various sensors used in an automated plant including: temperature sensors, belt scales, level sensors, metal detectors, moisture probes, proximity sensors, etc.
Ability to manage and execute assigned tasks
Ability to operate mobile equipment in a safe manner
Ability to read and draw electrical prints
Ability to work on, but not limited to, hardware with voltages of 120VAC, 24VDC; experience with 5KV to 480V electrical distribution is a plus
Good communication, observation, and reading comprehension skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
Good driving and safety record
Lift objects repeatedly of various dimensions and up to 75 lbs. of weight
Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and climb ladders
Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
Ability to tolerate working in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions
Ability to repeatedly reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged standing/walking/sitting
Ability to repeatedly walk on uneven surfaces

Nice To Haves

Experience with software products Rockwell FactoryTalk SE, Studio 5000/RSLogix5000, Inductive Automation Ignition Vision and Perspective, and ABB Drive composer preferred
Experience working on ControlLogix PLCs, CompactLogix PLCs, PanelView Plus HMI, ABB VFDs, Allen Bradley MCCs, and various field IOT instruments preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in System Administration functions
Support ongoing HMI and PLC automation change requests at plant locations
Preserve technical application design documents under direction of engineers or manager
Assist with the development of new technology systems and maintain the existing systems
Troubleshoot and repair all hardware and controls software systems both locally and remotely
Perform repairs on and install all hardware and controls software systems
Collaborate effectively with the Engineering, Electrical, and IT departments on projects
Maintain relationships with subject matter experts and equipment suppliers for troubleshooting purposes
Assist with ladder logic and SCADA/HMI display changes
Crosstrain on other operation technologies supported in the Engineering department
Comply with all safety and environmental rules, regulations, and procedures as set forth by company policies and MSHA
Regular attendance at the worksite or assigned work location
Other duties as assigned