Field Automation Specialist

Midwest Valve Services, LLC • Des Moines, IA

76d • $40 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner, the global leader of automation systems and solutions, is currently offering an opportunity for an Instrumentation & Control Technician to join our team. Field Automation Specialist Essential Duties and Responsibilities include participating with our customers in: Automation process control instrumentation and equipment startup Verifying, troubleshooting and resolving instrumentation and equipment communications Inspecting instrument wiring, power and grounding of installation using a process meter Setting up instruments with Hart 475 or TREX field communicator Able to read P&ID’s for process control configurations Work with onsite installation crew Replacing/installing instrumentation, RTU, PLC and equipment Troubleshooting program logic, process control and equipment Developing a solution to resolve process control from device to SCADA Installing and calibrating flow measurement equipment (Coriolis, mag meter, mass flow meters, and ultrasonic meters) Providing management of onsite control project installation and startup activities including construction supervision and supplier coordination Providing process control, programming and equipment phone support Effective and prompt response to customer requests or inquiries Able to demonstrate crucial communication skills with customers Providing clear and effective documentation of services provided to customers Meeting project team commitments and deadlines Traveling to customer facilities

Requirements

• Technical degree in electrical or instrumentation discipline or equivalent experience in industrial automation and instrumentation required.
• Proficient in communication protocols Modbus, DNP3 for both TCP/IP and serial.
• Proficient with all types of I/O, Analog, Digital, Pulse, and Hart.
• Familiarity with programming and configuration on Beijer, Rosemont, Micro Motion, ROC, Floboss, Redlion and Allen Bradly PLC’s.
• Familiarity with ABB, Rosemont, Micro Motion, ROC, Floboss, Allen Bradly PLC.
• Familiar with I/O checkout, configuration and commissioning process.
• Training/Certification in 3 or more areas of automation.
• Experience managing customer projects and working independently.
• Current driver’s license.
• Proficient with MS Office suite.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects/tools.
• Ability to work with hand tools.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees.
• Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day.
• Ability to work in a loud industrial environment.
• Comfortable working around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts.
• Ability to climb stairs (up to 20 flights per day).
• Ability to climb a 20 ft. ladder.
• Ability to work with up to 480 volts.
• Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours in a day.
• Ability to drive 8 hours as needed in a day – although not typical.
• Ability to work in high and cold temperature environments for extended hours.

Nice To Haves

• Participate in on-call rotation with existing technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Participate with customers in automation process control instrumentation and equipment startup.
• Verify, troubleshoot, and resolve instrumentation and equipment communications.
• Inspect instrument wiring, power, and grounding of installation using a process meter.
• Set up instruments with Hart 475 or TREX field communicator.
• Read P&ID’s for process control configurations.
• Work with onsite installation crew.
• Replace/install instrumentation, RTU, PLC, and equipment.
• Troubleshoot program logic, process control, and equipment.
• Develop solutions to resolve process control from device to SCADA.
• Install and calibrate flow measurement equipment (Coriolis, mag meter, mass flow meters, and ultrasonic meters).
• Manage onsite control project installation and startup activities, including construction supervision and supplier coordination.
• Provide process control, programming, and equipment phone support.
• Respond effectively and promptly to customer requests or inquiries.
• Demonstrate crucial communication skills with customers.
• Provide clear and effective documentation of services provided to customers.
• Meet project team commitments and deadlines.
• Travel to customer facilities.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST)
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Excellent health & wellness benefits
• Student debt & tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree