Automation Controls Technician

$78,986 - $134,659/Yr

B & E Electric - Liberty Lake, WA

Full-time - Senior

Liberty Lake, WA

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

B&E Electric is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controls & Automation Technician/Engineer to join their team. This role involves designing, developing, and maintaining control panels, PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems, particularly in the industrial water sector. The technician will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of automation and control systems, contributing to impactful projects that benefit the community.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, integration, and service of automation & controls.
• Act as a subject matter expert for various I/O devices, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and relays.
• Troubleshoot and support the team and customers to ensure seamless operations and swift resolution of service events.
• Ensure control systems meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
• Build control panels based on specifications documents.
• Develop and maintain instrument and electrical drawings for control systems.
• Maintain PLC documentation.
• Understand project schedules, requirements, specifications, and scope of work.
• Communicate effectively with Project Managers and/or Controls Manager.
• Complete FAT/SAT tests and ensure quality of field installations.
• Develop and maintain customer relationships during all phases of projects.
• Complete other assignments as requested by leadership.

Requirements

• 10+ years of electrical trade experience in an industrial environment with a journeyman or master electrical license in Washington and/or Idaho.
• 10+ years' experience with the theory and design in water treatment plants and wastewater facilities electrical and automation controls (or equivalent industry).
• 5+ years' experience with the build, testing, and integration of PLC/Control Panels/Control Systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Allen Bradley, GE, Square D, etc.).
• Experience with IT and OT network communication protocols.
• Knowledge of industrial controls networks (i.e., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.).
• Command over Allen Bradley and Rockwell Automation products.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and execute multiple tasks with updates and reports communicated appropriately.
• Highly organized with a discipline for process and time management.
• Customer service and relationship-driven.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience and ability to read and update AutoCAD drawings.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or trade school equivalent in PLC/controls engineering or a combination of education and experience equivalent.
• Electrical Engineer and/or Principal Engineer qualifications.
• UL Certified.
• Experience with fish hatcheries.
• Knowledgeable about threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits in ICS environments.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance