Field Service Technician - Automation
- Employer
- Gables Search Group
- Location
- Minnesota
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Industry
- Engineering and Architecture
- Role
- Mechanic/Technician
- Job Type
- Long-Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Work for an industry leader in automation in the St. Paul, MN area that has been in business for 50 years. As a Field Service Technician, you will be the face of the company working directly with customers to provide services for control systems primarily in the water/wastewater industry. This includes PLC, HMI, and SCADA along with any instrumentation services that are needed. This is a challenging position that requires multi-tasking, a leadership attitude, and a willingness to never stop learning. It is a position that offers opportunity for advancement!
All travel is primarily in MN and surrounding areas; you will receive a company vehicle. You will train and work out of their St. Paul location when not at a client site. Pay is salaried and the company vehicle is available for personal use, all maintenance, gas and expenses paid.
Requirements:
- AS in Engineering or related degree; or equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree.
- Must have an understanding of control systems and components.
- Proficient with PLCs and the ability to troubleshoot and modify. Experience with Allen-Bradley RSLogix 500 and 5000, Modicon, Siemens S7, GE PAC systems or the like is required. Allen Bradley is preferred.
- HMI experience such as Wonderware, FactoryTalk View, Cimplicity, Intellution or the like.
- Experience with Windows-based control software and SCADA software packages, motor control, VFDs, and process instrumentation is also desired for this position.
- Communications networking experience including fiber optic, radio telemetry, broadband, and other associated technologies is desired.
- Successful candidates will possess good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of co-workers, management, contractors, and end users.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks, have excellent attention to detail, and be willing and able to learn new technologies quickly.
- Travel in the Midwest is generally 1 to 4 nights per week, typically Monday - Thursday and rarely over the weekend.
- Must have a good driving record. Company vehicle is provided for travel; no airplane travel necessary.
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