Automation Specialist I at Prime Controls, Metairie, LA

Automation Specialist I at Prime Controls in Metairie, LA. Full-time. Est. up to $80k. Apply with swipeandhired.

Introducing Prime Controls, L.P.

Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise , and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

Overview

Position Summary
As an Automation Specialist I you will assist with most aspects of system integration projects by identifying parts and components for PLC, network, computer, and software components; programming PLCs and HMIs; testing functionality of program logic and installed equipment; troubleshooting software and systems issues during start-up; developing and assembling required documentation and user manuals created during the development process.
Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical drawings, control diagrams, specifications, and other technical documentation.

• Assist with developing bills of materials (BOMs), I/O lists, control panel requirements, and system documentation.

• Develop and modify PLC programs using ladder logic, function block, and other related programming languages.

• Develop and configure human machine interface (HMI) applications.

• Assist with configuring industrial networks, computers, controllers, instrumentation, and other automation components.

• Develop and execute hardware and software test plans, including simulation logic used to validate PLC and HMI functionality.

• Support system startup, commissioning, and field testing at customer and project sites.

• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, network, instrumentation, hardware, and software issues.

• Identify and resolve issues resulting from design changes, drawing discrepancies, instrumentation specifications, or field conditions.

• Work with engineers, project teams, customers, manufacturers, and vendors to resolve technical issues.

• Develop and maintain project documentation, operating procedures, and user manuals.

• Provide customers with training on the operation and use of completed automation systems.

• Respond to service requests and assist with diagnosing and resolving control system failures as needed.

Qualifications
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