Field Automation Specialist

Novaspect Holdings, Inc.

$83K — $104K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Technical degree in electrical or instrumentation discipline or equivalent experience in industrial automation required
  • Proficiency in communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3) for TCP/IP and serial
  • Experience with various I/O types (Analog, Digital, Pulse, Hart)
  • Familiarity with programming/configuration on various PLCs (Beijer, Rosemont, Micro Motion, etc.)
  • Training/Certification in at least 3 areas of automation

Responsibilities

  • Participate in equipment startup and automation process control
  • Inspect and troubleshoot instrumentation and equipment communications
  • Set up instruments using Hart 475 or TREX field communicator
  • Replace/install instrumentation, RTUs, PLCs, and equipment
  • Develop solutions for process control from device to SCADA
  • Manage onsite control project installations and startup activities
  • Provide effective documentation and customer support

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST)
  • 401K with 6% company match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Excellent health & wellness benefits
  • Student debt & tuition reimbursement
  • Referral bonus
Full Job Description
Field Automation Specialist Essential Duties and Responsibilities include participating with our customers in:
  • Automation process control instrumentation and equipment startup
    • Verifying, troubleshooting and resolving instrumentation and equipment communications
    • Inspecting instrument wiring, power and grounding of installation using a process meter
    • Setting up instruments with Hart 475 or TREX field communicator
    • Able to read P&ID's for process control configurations
    • Work with onsite installation crew
  • Replacing/installing instrumentation, RTU, PLC and equipment
  • Troubleshooting program logic, process control and equipment
  • Developing a solution to resolve process control from device to SCADA
  • Installing and calibrating flow measurement equipment (Coriolis, mag meter, mass flow meters, and ultrasonic meters)
  • Providing management of onsite control project installation and startup activities including construction supervision and supplier coordination
  • Providing process control, programming and equipment phone support
  • Effective and prompt response to customer requests or inquiries
  • Able to demonstrate crucial communication skills with customers
  • Providing clear and effective documentation of services provided to customers
  • Meeting project team commitments and deadlines
  • Traveling to customer facilities


Field Automation Specialist Education and/or Experience:
  • Technical degree in electrical or instrumentation discipline or equivalent experience in industrial automation and instrumentation required
  • Proficient of communication protocols Modbus, DNP3 for both TCP/IP and serial
  • Proficient with all types of I/O, Analog, Digital, Pulse, and Hart
  • Familiarity with programming and configuration on Beijer, Rosemont, Micro Motion, ROC, Floboss, Redlion and Allen Bradly PLC's
  • Familiarity with ABB, Rosemont, Micro Motion, ROC, Floboss, Allen Bradly PLC
  • Familiar with I/O checkout, configuration and commissioning process
  • Training/Certification in 3 or more areas of automation


Field Automation Specialist Additional Requirements:
  • Experience managing customer projects and working independently
  • Current driver's license
  • Proficient with MS Office suite
  • Participate in on-call rotation with existing technical staff


Field Automation Specialist Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs
  • Ability of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects/tools
  • Ability to work with hand tools
  • Ability to work at heights
  • Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees
  • Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day
  • Ability to work in a loud industrial environment
  • Comfortable working around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts
  • Ability to climb stairs (up to 20 flights per day
  • Ability to climb a 20 ft. ladder
  • Ability to work with up to 480 volts
  • Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours in a day
  • Ability to drive 8 hours as needed in a day - although not typical
  • Ability to work in high and cold temperature environments for extended hours


Field Automation Specialist Pay:
  • Hourly Rate: $40 - $50
  • Overtime Eligible
  • Company vehicle, cell phone and tools provided

The final offer will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in the position.

Field Automation Specialist Benefits:

Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:
  • Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Paid Sick & Safety Time (PSST)
  • 401K with 6% company match
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Excellent health & wellness benefits
  • Student debt & tuition reimbursement
  • Referral bonus


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