Automation Technician; hybrid

Overview

The Hybrid Automation & Field IT Technician supports the reliability, performance, and connectivity of Peckham’s quarry, hot mix asphalt, and precast operations. This role combines expertise in industrial automation and field IT to maintain 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.

• Maintain, modify, upgrade, and repair SCADA systems, PLC control systems, instrumentation, and plant IT infrastructure.
• Install, program, and calibrate instrumentation, scales, VFDs, and PLCs; deploy and configure workstations, tablets, printers, and plant devices.
• Troubleshoot industrial automation equipment, plant networks, sensors, control circuits (12–480V), and end‑user hardware/software issues.
• Maintain structured cabling, switches, and wireless access points at plant sites.
• Perform startup and commissioning of new control systems and IT deployments.
• Provide in‑house and field technical support of PLC‑based systems, support Windows OS, plant applications, and remote access tools (VPN, RD Web).
• Design and install wiring; read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and control panel wiring diagrams.
• Ensure all changes and modifications are properly documented.

• Degree or experience in industrial automation, electrical or related field; a high school diploma or GED is acceptable.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and understanding of both analog and digital control systems.
• Willingness to work weekends, extended hours, and be on call to respond to unplanned downtime.
• Working knowledge of national and international electrical and safety codes and practices.
• Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and control panel wiring diagrams.
• Ability to work effectively across office, plant, and hazardous field environments.
• Self‑motivated to seek out problems and drive solutions independently.
• Proficient verbal and written English.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Legal right to work in the U.S.

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

This job operates in office and field environments. It requires frequent walking, bending, standing, and the ability to sit at a desk while troubleshooting computer equipment.