Controls Technician

THREE PHASE

Controls Technician

Austin, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Profit sharing

    Vision insurance

    Controls Technician - Three Phase, LLC

    Reports To: Regional Controls Lead Engineer

    Employee Type: Full Time

    Locations: Austin and surrounding areas

    Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 full-time salaried position based on knowledge and experience

    Summary:

    Three Phase is a professionally licensed Engineering & Systems Integration firm offering custom engineering solutions to meet and exceed industrial needs. We provide professional Engineered custom designs, full system integration and can design and fabricate custom UL508A control panels. We are committed to providing a positive and healthy corporate culture, one that empowers employees and promotes the sharing of knowledge. At Three Phase you will have the opportunity to work with leading industrial companies, grow your engineering talents and work as a project lead. For more information visit http://3phaseEng.com/.

    Job Description:

    The Controls Technician is a mid-level position at Three Phase. Our projects typically involve the development of solutions using a variety of automation technologies and platforms. These technologies are deployed for the control of automated industrial process in data centers, water/wastewater, central plants, power plants, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, and chemical processing. You will be developing custom PLC/HMI assignments that include HMI design/development and PLC controls system design and development for projects of varying size and complexity. Our ideal Engineer will have strong experience with a mix of PLCs, databases and/or other machine vision platforms.

    Background and Work Experience:

    · B.S. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline

    · Self-starter that exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness

    · 3 or more years of related controls or automation engineering experience

    · Knowledge of control systems integration project lifecycle and the application of the following: electrical design, PLC ladder logic & HMI development, and commissioning.

    · PLC Programming experience with RS Logix 5000 or other PLC programming software

    · SCADA (Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition) experience with at least one of the following: RSView, FactoryTalk, Ignition, InTouch, or System Platform

    · Programming experience: C/C++, Visual Basic and SQL

    · Understanding of networking including: ethernet, Modbus, BACnet or other industrial protocols

    · Highly proficient with computer technologies including but not limited to, Windows Operating Systems, and the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook.

    · Excellent customer service and teamwork skills

    · Willingness and ability to adapt to different work environments and changing circumstances

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Design and implement client/server software for standalone client systems based on project requirements and specifications

    Work with clients to define user, network and data interfaces and create specifications based on these requirements

    Commissioning new solutions on client sites; finding opportunities for improvements

    Characterize production and component tests; validate and verify system functionality

    On site system programming, debugging, and testing

    Creating methodologies and solving complex problems

    Ensure work quality standards are met and maintained

    Provide/maintain engineering support for existing company installed systems

    Writing documentation, including project engineering notes, SOO’s, MOP’s, user manuals, FAT & commissioning documentation, and instructions

    Work with sales to provide input during quote preparation

    Personal drive to learn new technologies and build your technical background

    Job Location:

    The Controls Technician position will be based out of an office in the Austin or surrounding areas.

    Travel Requirements:

    Typical travel for this position is ~ 30-40% within the United States. Most of the programming and development is to be completed prior to onsite commissioning. The Controls Technician will be required to travel for site visits, installation, startup, commissioning, and training.

    Salary and Benefits:

    · Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 full-time salaried position based on knowledge and experience

    · Profit Sharing: Three Phase has a company policy in place for profit sharing at the end of the year

    · Health and prescription drug insurance

    · Dental insurance

    · Vision insurance

    · Retirement plan with matching contributions

    · Paid Vacation

    · In addition to paid vacations, an additional 9 paid holidays per year