Automation Controls Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as an Automation Controls Technician!

R/S Electric is a trusted electrical contractor serving industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, grain elevator, water and wastewater treatment, power generation, college/university, utility, solar, and wind customers. Our installation and design-build expertise is exceeded only by our commitment to serve and deliver dependable solutions for our clients.

This position will work primarily out of our St. Joseph, MO location, supporting customers throughout the St. Joseph and Kansas City area .

Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial electrical power, control, automation, and instrumentation systems.
• Troubleshoot 24VDC, 120VAC, and 480VAC electrical control systems.
• Program, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, and industrial automation systems.
• Perform startup, commissioning, testing, and validation of electrical and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and support AC/DC drives, safety controls, motor controls, and overall electrical power and control systems.
• Install, configure, and calibrate instrumentation, sensors, transmitters, and related control devices.
• Review, update, and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, control narratives, and system documentation.
• Conduct field investigations and provide technical solutions to improve system performance, reliability, and safety.
• Support electrical construction, maintenance, and service projects with technical troubleshooting and field support.
• Work directly with customers, project managers, engineers, and electricians to identify project needs and resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed, system changes, testing results, and project documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, company policies, and customer requirements.

What You’ll Do:

All team members contribute to the overall success of R/S Electric. In addition to controls and troubleshooting work, this position may be required to:

• Respond to service calls and troubleshooting requests as needed.
• Travel to customer sites throughout the St. Joseph, Kansas City, and surrounding service areas. Some weekly travel may be required.
• Assist with system design reviews, equipment selection, and project planning.
• Communicate professionally with customers, team members, and project leadership.
• Support field crews with technical guidance and problem-solving.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work environment.
• Perform other duties necessary to support project completion and customer needs.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of extensive electrical controls troubleshooting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of 24VDC, 120VAC, and 480VAC systems required.
• Experience troubleshooting and/or designing PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, safety controls, electrical power/control systems, and AC/DC drives.
• Electric motor troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Instrumentation setup and calibration experience preferred.
• Experience with industrial automation software strongly preferred, including FactoryTalk View ME/SE, FactoryTalk Studio, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 5, RSLogix 500, RSLinx, RSNetWorx, AutoCAD, iFix, Wonderware/InTouch, System Platform, Windows operating systems, and VM environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, follow, and interpret instructions, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude, dependable work ethic, and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work a flexible or irregular schedule when needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification or associate degree from an accredited technical school preferred.

Hours: Monday–Friday; hours may vary based on project and customer needs.

Job Type: Onsite