Automation Technician

Company: Manpower Engineering
Location: Lewisville
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Summary:
Sets up, configures, starts-up, and troubleshoots instrumentation, wiring, controls, and PLCs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 job sites. Configures instruments using calibration, start-up reports, documentation, schematics, and manufacturers' specifications.
• Performs basic PLC and HMI programming tasks.
• During the start-up phase of system implementation, 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.
• May perform 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.
• Contributes to projects, such as submittals, specification review, and assessment of drawings and schematics.

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