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Prime Controls

Automation Technician

Denver, CO

$43K/yr

Fiber certification Salary Range: 35-42/hr What We Offer: Full-time employees enjoy a great ... As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government's E ...

Prime Controls

Automation Technician

Denver, CO · On-site

$43K/yr

Fiber certification Salary Range: 35-42/hr Benefits What We Offer: Full-time employees enjoy a ... As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government's E ...

eSimplicity

Platform Automation Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$106K - $136K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description About Us ESimplicity is a modern digital services company that ... with government agencies to improve the lives and protect the well-being of all Americans, from ...

General Motors

Lead Automation Controls Engineer

Bedford, IN · On-site

$74K - $98K/yr

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General Motors

Lead Automation Controls Engineer

Bedford, IN · On-site

$74K - $98K/yr

... on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other ... This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

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Automation Technician

Automation Technician

Prime Controls

Denver, CO

$43K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Introducing Prime Controls, L.P. 

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer 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 our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment. 


What You Will Do

As a Service Department Automation Technician, you will be responsible for setting up instrumentation, calibrating instrumentation, start-ups, and troubleshooting instrumentation, wiring, controls, and modifying PLC/HMI code.  Along with VFD and MCC troubleshooting and commissioning. 

A Typical Day at Prime Controls Service Department

  • 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.
  • Trouble shoot and implament telemtry systems.
  • Performs electrical terminations and testing to assure that wiring and controls are properly installed and performing the correct functions.
  • Verifies and test all points of the design layout.
  • Troubleshoots problems during start-up. Repair 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.

What You Will Bring

 

The 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

The Preferred

  •  4+ years of related experience
  • Fiber certification

Salary Range: 35-42/hr


What We Offer: 

Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to: 

  • Health, Dental, and Vision coverage 
  • Flexible Spending Account(s) 
  • Generous PTO 
  • Numerous culture events 
  • ESOP
  • 401k matching and more! 

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.

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.

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