What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Technician (Lubbock/Levelland, TX) position at Tetra Tech Careers?
We are a systems integration and engineering services company with a passion for tearing down industrial inefficiencies. We believe that systems integration is fundamental to leveraging new and well-established technologies against operational challenges in the manufacturing and industrial ecosystem. Our objective is to be the trusted, first-choice service provider for delivering best-in-class operational technology to control, automate, operate, analyze and optimize assets.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform routine field maintenance as well as the commissioning and start-up of new facilities.
- Respond and provide automation support during outages.
- Support the daily operations of the business unit through the installation, programming, start-up and maintenance of automation and process control equipment.
- Develop control strategies, provide input to P&IDs, control system specifications, termination diagrams, commissioning plans.
- Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Information Technology Groups
- Understand and follow MOC processes to ensure proper PLC Program updates and changes.
- Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
- Additional duties as required.
Required Skills:
- Must possess a high level of competency regarding the programming, configuring, and troubleshooting of various PLC’s/RTU’s such as Allen Bradley, Emerson ROC, ABB Totalflow, Scadapak.
- Knowledge of Modbus communication protocol.
- Experience in configuring and troubleshooting radio communications leveraging multiple types of communication protocols.
- Experience in troubleshooting and calibrating various types of instrumentation.
- Knowledge of P&ID’s.
- Competency in reading and developing Cause & Effect documents.
- Proficiency in Instrumentation and Low Voltage Electrical Systems.
- Adeptness in Upstream and Midstream Oil and Gas Processes.
- Educated on how changes to the process impact Control System programming and ability to clearly communicate and work with Corporate Engineering to solve problems.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- 5-10 years of automation and I&E experience.
- Must be a detail-oriented, results-driven individual with a commitment to quality, accuracy and the ability to organize and prioritize workloads to meet deadlines.
- Must possess strong interpersonal and excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
- Must be local to the Lubbock/Levelland, TX area.
- Must be fit for duty.
Benefits:
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid time off
- Performance Bonus
- Career Growth Opportunities and Training
WHY TIGA
In addition to rewarding job opportunities and continuous growth, we offer an enjoyable working environment, where teamwork and respectful collaboration is highly valued. We offer the benefits of a midsized local office atmosphere backed by a large network of highly skilled professionals.
TIGA, a Tetra Tech Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties.