General Engineering Technician / Technologist

Pay Rate: $40 per hour
Location: Eagle Mountain, UT
Duration: 2-year Contract
Schedule: 7-on/7-off, 12-hour shifts (6:30–6:30); Tuesdays (handover) run 11:30–11:30

Summary:

• Advanced technical expertise in automation systems supporting commissioning, startup, and operations for power and energy infrastructure
• Specialized knowledge to support safe, efficient commissioning and system turnover

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate advanced technical expertise in automation systems
• Apply specialized knowledge to support safe, efficient commissioning and system turnover
• Support development and execution of commissioning plans and automation test protocols
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings and post-event summaries
• Maintain strong working knowledge of industry standards and commissioning practices
• Interpret project risks and provide solutions to improve reliability and efficiency
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and OEMs
• Serve as a technical lead for commissioning-related automation standards
• Support cybersecurity initiatives and control system patching
• Contribute to the Approved Manufacturer List (AML)
• Provide field troubleshooting and real-time support for PLC/DCS/HMI-related issues
• Drive continuous improvement across commissioning processes

Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED and minimum eight years of experience in power generation, energy infrastructure, commissioning, or industrial automation
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with safety as the top priority
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard field reporting tools
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise automation systems for configuration management

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
• Solid understanding of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), SCADA systems, and HMI interfaces
• Experience supporting commissioning workflows and documentation tracking