Field Applications Specialist - TX

Inframark•Tomball, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Inframark's award-winning Automation and Intelligence team, a leader in delivering cutting-edge solutions for instrumentation and controls, industrial cybersecurity, data analysis, and remote network operations center services for water and wastewater plants. Inframark is dedicated to sustainability and community impact, ensuring clean, safe water for future generations. We offer purpose-driven work, opportunities for growth, and an attractive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

A technical degree in an engineering related field; and/or 3 years field service experience in instrumentation and control systems, preferably in the Water/Wastewater Industry.
An understanding and working knowledge of control systems and process instruments.
Basic electrical and networking knowledge.
Comprehension of contract Electrical & P&ID drawings.
Excellent communication skills to communicate with customers, management, and co-workers.
Must be a positive, contributing member of a project team.
Ability to mentor and train others.
Ability to communicate orally with management and other co-workers.
Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication.
Hearing within normal ranges.
Adequate vision for using a computer monitor.
Lifting of computer servers, workstations, and peripherals.
Good manual dexterity for setting up computer equipment and attaching associated cables.
Moving and carrying instruments and equipment.
Some panel lifting.
Good manual dexterity for working with instruments and equipment, as well as the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, and copiers.
Kneeling and sitting within panels for extended periods.
Vision necessary for reading panel and contract drawings.
Successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Water/Wastewater Industry.

Responsibilities

Implementation of Instrumentation & Control Systems projects, including system design, build, installation, startup, and follow-up service.
Setting up customer computer system hardware and network, configuring SCADA application software, performing startup and testing, and providing training (using HMI expertise).
Developing PLC application monitoring and control software, performing startup and testing, and providing training (using PLC expertise).
Working on all aspects of I&C projects including instrument installation, calibrating, and commissioning; panel terminations, as-built markups, and testing; network terminations and testing; and instrumentation and panel training (as FAS Technicians).
Performing high-level systems troubleshooting and repair.
Installation and modification of integrated systems.
Providing internal and external technical support.
Performing basic PLC and HMI program modification, up/downloading, and function validation.
Receiving project requirements and direction through meetings with the Project Manager and review of contract documents.
Keeping PMs informed of the status of tasks and project milestones and maintaining awareness of project budgets.
Producing timely, accurate project documentation such as timesheets and trip reports.
Following established Best Practices and Development Standards and Procedures.
Setting up project system servers, workstations, operating system, networks, and peripheral equipment at the job site.
Producing the System Control Narrative, developing the HMI application per contract documents and customer needs, and programming PLCs according to the Control Narrative (as FAS Engineers).
Participating in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
Commissioning control panels on the jobsite, including field signal wiring, panel wire terminations, input/output signal checkout, and field equipment interfacing.
Conducting system startups inclusive of PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and networking equipment/applications.
Demonstrating overall system functionality to the Owner/Engineer/Contractor.
Providing technical assistance and training to operators, supervisors, and administrative personnel.
Generating and gathering all required final project documentation.
Marking up control panel drawings with modifications to reflect actual field equipment interfaces.
Performing on-call service for customers as directed by the Service Manager.
Performing instrument installation and calibration services.
Performing any other duties necessary related to customer service or to achieve customer satisfaction.