Controls Automation Engineer
TraC-n-trol, Inc. • Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Role & seniority: Controls automation engineer/technician (individual contributor); remote role with 50% travel; based in Fort Worth, TX
Stack/tools: SCADA applications and HMI software (Ignition, VTScada, Wonderware, iFix); PLCs from Allen-Bradley, Modicon, SCADAPack, Siemens, GE; design, PLC & HMI programming, deployment, testing, commissioning; project and service support
Top 3 responsibilities
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Program, test/accept SCADA and automation systems; commission deployments for municipal water/wastewater
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Maintain and repair electronic control panels, radio/computer networks, and related software; diagnose problems
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Liaise with local utilities for upgrades/service, document work orders, and support project management and regulatory compliance
Must-have skills
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Customer service orientation, professionalism, and ethical conduct
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Technical understanding, problem-solving, system administration, and strong communications
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Mature, dependable, thorough; excellent driving record and references
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Experience with SCADA/HMI software and multiple PLC families
Nice-to-haves
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Electrical experience; additional certifications or recertifications; ability to read blueprints/technical bulletins
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Location & work type: Fort Worth, Texas; remote position with 50% travel to sites and customers
Full Description
Texas-based statewide systems integration company seeks an controls automation engineer/technician for municipal water/wastewater Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, electrical, instrumentation, and controls projects throughout Texas. Services include design, project management, PLC & HMI programming, deployment, testing, and commissioning with some service and technical support for existing customers in the SCADA industry.
Duties
Corporate liaison for local water/wastewater utilities on needs for system upgrades, service, and project support Provides system programming and completes acceptance tests. Maintains systems by problem-solving, testing, diagnosing problems, and completing repairs on electronic control panels, radio communication devices, computer systems and networks, and software. Maintains records by documenting original system, upgrades, and repairs; completes work orders for invoicing by central office. Complete project management documentation. Complies with regulations by adhering to codes, specifications, and rules; reads blueprints and technical bulletins. Keeps company-provided installation & service equipment and vehicles operating by following operating instructions to meet job duty requirements. Updates job knowledge by completing re-certification, participating in educational opportunities, and reading technical publications. Provides technical support for outside sales missions by completing related tasks as needed by area sales representatives.
Skills and Qualifications
Customer service orientation, professionalism, exemplary ethical conduct, technical understanding, system administration, problem-solving, communications Must be mature, dependable, and thorough Experience with any SCADA applications and HMI software (Ignition, VTScada, Wonderware, and iFix). Experienced with Allen-Bradley, Modicon, SCADAPack, Siemens, and GE PLCs. This is a remote role, located in Fort Worth, Texas with 50% travel.
Required
Excellent references, excellent driving record; electrical experience desired
Benefits
Per Diem paid for overnight travel Major medical for employees and dependents (100%) for base plan 3% 401k employer contribution after 1 year Health savings account Paid time off Full Time
