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About Prime
Introducing Prime Controls, L.P.Â
Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.Â
Overview
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What You Will Do
As an Automation Technician, you will be responsible for setting up, configuring, start-ups, and troubleshooting instrumentation, wiring, controls, and PLCs.
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A Typical Day at Prime Controls
- Learns site operational processes to understand desired objectives and functions of instrumentation and controls. Reviews plans and schematics.
- Connects instruments and confirms proper operation.
- Sets up instrumentation at job sites. Configures instruments using calibration, start-up reports, documentation, schematics, and manufacturers’ specifications.
- Performs basic PLC and HMI programming tasks.
- During the start-up phase of system implementation, performs electrical terminations and testing to assure that wiring and controls are properly installed and performing the correct functions.
- Verifies and test all points of the design layout.
- Troubleshoots problems during start-up. Repair often involves review and adjustments to programming where necessary.
- May perform service calls. Performs work orders during the day as well as “on-call” periods for after-hours support. Troubleshoots wiring, equipment, and PLC/HMI code.
- Contributes to projects, such as submittals, specification review, and assessment of drawings and schematics.
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What You Will Bring
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The Basic
- 4-5 years related experience
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- Must be able to use hand tools, pressure pumps, and electrical meters of all types.
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The Preferred
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- Familiarity with PLC and HMI software
- Fiber certification
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Benefits
What We Offer:Â
Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to:Â
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverageÂ
- Flexible Spending Account(s)Â
- Generous PTOÂ
- Numerous culture eventsÂ
- ESOP
- 401k matching and more!Â
Work Environment & Physical Demands (Text Only)
Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.EEO
Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.
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