Automation Technician (Three Rivers, TX)

Tetra Tech Inc

The Woodlands, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABB (Asea Brown Boveri), Allen-Bradley, Analysis Skills, Automation, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Communications Protocols, Control Systems, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Ecosystems, Electrical Engineering, Establish Priorities, Groundskeeping, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Low Voltage (LV), Manufacturing Operations, Oil and Gas, Operational Control, Operational Support, Operations, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Control Engineering, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Safety/Work Safety, Startup, Stock Purchase Plans, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Systems/Internals Programming, Team Player, Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA), Time Management, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
The Woodlands, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago

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.

Work Location:

  • Three Rivers, Texas

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.

Additional Information

  • Organization: 227 DSX

About the Company

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Tetra Tech Inc

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1966