Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions - I&E Technician

About the Role

Position: I  Technician at Ergon Inc.

Location:

Ennis, TX. Travel: up to 75% of the time; travel premium of $5/hr on top of base pay. Base pay ranges from $38 to $52 per hour.

Work schedule:

40-hour week, 4×10-hour days from late spring to early fall, with long weekends. Weekend and after-hours callouts occur periodically and overtime of up to 300 hours annually is possible.

Competitive pay plus travel premium. Benefits include medical, dental, life, long-term disability, 401(k) with profit sharing, vacation, holidays, and sick leave.

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and commission electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems in field and facility environments.
• Configure instruments and devices for level, flow, pressure, and temperature, including VFDs, valve actuators, PLCs, and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Perform loop checks, functional testing and calibration of field devices.
• Interpret and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Respond to service calls and emergency breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineers, automation teams and operators on system upgrades, optimizations and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain detailed work records, service logs and compliance documentation.
• Support spare parts and equipment inventory management.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with company safety programs and industry regulations (NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA).
• Oversee work orders in SAP/MaintainX from initiation to completion.
• Promote teamwork, a positive attitude, and a culture of high performance.
• Be available for out-of-town and overnight assignments.
• Perform other maintenance duties as requested.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of instrumentation and control system experience in oil & gas, chemical, or process industries.
• Hands‑on experience with smart field devices (Emerson/Rosemount, Micro Motion, VEGA, Endress+Hauser).
• Familiarity with Allen‑Bradley and other control platforms (hardware and system support).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems (Ignition & Panel View preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Working knowledge of signal types (4–20 mA, HART, Modbus, etc.) and communication protocols.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for wiring, loop integrity, and device communications.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, lockout/tagout, and hazardous area classifications.

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, or Automation.
• Experience with CMMS such as SAP & Maintain
  
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• NFPA 70E Certification.

• Empowered Service – delivering unparalleled service, ensuring safety and building strong relationships.
• Selfless Leadership – leading with compassion and technical expertise, putting others first.
• Purposeful Growth – investing in employee and company growth to build a legacy.
• Respectful Relationships – fostering respect, acceptance and diversity of ideas and people.

We are an EEO/AAP employer.