Controls Field Technician

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Technical Colorado
- Ft. Lupton, Ft. Lupton, CO, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $33.00 To $35.00 Hourly

The Automation/Controls Field Technician 3 is an intermediate field-service position responsible for performing installation, wiring, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, startup, and repair of electrical, instrumentation, telemetry, VFD, and control systems associated with commercial water wells and pumping systems. Building upon the capabilities of Technicians 1 and 2, the Technician 3 is expected to perform assigned work safely and efficiently with increased independence and without direct supervision for tasks within demonstrated competency.

The Technician 3 performs field wiring and supports configuration and startup of submersible water-well pumping systems; installs and wires variable frequency drives (VFDs); works with electrical and electronic systems; and applies knowledge of telemetry, communications, PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems. The position also supports drill-rig electrical systems and assists with the configuration and startup of well-testing equipment.

This position requires increased responsibility for troubleshooting, electrical safety, PPE, field documentation, company equipment, and customer service. The Technician 3 is expected to recognize and help resolve field hazards, maintain required safety and technical qualifications, and continue developing the technical knowledge and independent troubleshooting skills necessary for progression to higher Automation/Controls Technician levels.

• Perform field-service work involving commercial water-well pumping systems, electrical controls, instrumentation, telemetry, VFDs, and related electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Perform assigned installation, wiring, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and startup of pumps, motors, control panels, instrumentation, telemetry devices, and associated electrical equipment.
• Perform field wiring and supervise or support the configuration and startup of submersible water-well pumps within demonstrated competency.
• Install and wire VFDs, including systems utilizing external filters.
• Use and apply basic knowledge of typical VFD parameters when installing, testing, troubleshooting, and servicing VFD systems.
• Work with Eaton, Yaskawa, Baker Hughes, and Danfoss VFDs and apply a basic understanding of their drive parameters.
• Use voltmeters, ammeters, ohmmeters, megohmmeters, and other applicable electrical test equipment to perform electrical testing and troubleshooting.
• Apply basic electronics theory, including Ohm's Law, inductance, and capacitance, when performing electrical and controls work.
• Apply basic knowledge of Ethernet and serial communications, including RS-232 and RS-485, when installing and troubleshooting control and communication systems.
• Perform and assist with advanced telemetry and communication activities involving isolation, noise reduction, and system interfaces.
• Assist with the use and development of mechanical drawings using applicable drawing packages such as AutoCAD, Electra, or similar software.
• Assist with the use and development of basic electrical drawings using applicable drawing packages such as AutoCAD, Electra, or similar software.
• Perform basic PLC programming using company-supported platforms such as Direct SOFT, Allen-Bradley, or similar systems within demonstrated competency.
• Perform basic HMI programming using company-supported platforms such as C-more, IDEC, Siemens, or similar systems within demonstrated…