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Field Automation Specialist

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Novaspect
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Field/Service Technician, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Field/Service Technician, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40 - 50 USD Hourly USD 40.00 50.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner, the global leader of automation systems and solutions, is currently offering an opportunity for an Instrumentation & Control Technician to join our team.

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&’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 SCADAInstalling 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’sFamiliarity with ABB, Rosemont, Micro Motion, ROC, Floboss, Allen Bradly PLCFamiliar 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 50lbsAbility 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

Who We Are:

Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies.
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