Automation Technician; hybrid)(Req

About Us:

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our family by choice philosophy delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers.

In addition, the companys construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/pre-stressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Job Summary:

The Hybrid Automation & Field IT Technician plays a critical role in supporting the reliability, performance, and connectivity of Peckhams quarry, hot mix asphalt, and precast operations. This position combines expertise in industrial automation and field IT, serving as a key resource for maintaining plant control systems, network infrastructure, and end-user technology across a diverse industrial environment.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional who thrives in both operational and IT settings. Responsibilities include supporting and troubleshooting SCADA and PLC systems, plant networks, industrial communication infrastructure, and user-facing technology to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations.

Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to work across multiple disciplines. Whether commissioning a variable frequency drive (VFD), optimizing automation systems, or resolving network and connectivity issues, this individual will serve as a trusted technical partner throughout Peckhams plant network.

Essential Functions:

1.
Ownership and caring. Maintain, modify, upgrade, and repair SCADA systems, PLC control systems, instrumentation, and plant IT infrastructure

2.
Dedication. Install, program, and calibrate instrumentation, scales, VFDs, and PLCs; deploy and configure workstations, tablets, printers, and plant devices

3.
Compulsive Tinkering. Troubleshoot industrial automation equipment, plant networks, sensors, control circuits (12480V), and end-user hardware/software issues

4.
Focused. Maintain structured cabling, switches, and wireless access points at plant sites

5. Perform startup and commission of new control systems and IT deployments

6.
Committed to serve. Provide In-house and field technical support of PLC based systems. Support Windows OS, plant applications, and remote access tools (VPN, RD Web)

7.
Mastery. Design and install wiring; read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and control panel wiring diagrams

8.
Results matter. Ensure all changes and modifications are properly documented

Requirements,

Education and Experience:

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Travel:

Position may require up to 80% travel by personal vehicle to offices within the state of New Hampshire and northern Vermont region.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

This job operates in an office and field environments. This job will require going out in the field and various organizations to utilize and troubleshoot…