Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Systems Technician

Advanced Engineering and Environmental Services (AE2S) is an award-winning, specialized civil/environmental consulting engineering firm that provides professional services and a unique brand of extreme client service. Our work environment is consistently recognized both locally and nationally for our great culture and values, proven recognition programs, and social atmosphere.

• Significant Opportunities to Grow and Advance
• Great Culture and Spirit where Creativity is Fostered
• Core Values which Speak to the Heart of AE2S and its Employees
• Large, Diverse, and Challenging Projects with the Latest Technology
• Family-Friendly with Flexibility and Work-Life Balance

AE2S offers more than just competitive compensation and a best-in-class insurance package to our employees and families; our benefit plan is one of the richest plans currently in the marketplace today!

• 100-percent paid Family Health Insurance
• 100-percent paid Employee Dental, Short- & Long-Term Disability, and Vision Insurance
• Discretionary Bonus Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Matching 401(k) Contributions with Discretionary Profit Sharing Contributions
• Paid Time Off (PTO) Credits for Past Experience
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program

Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Systems Field Technician - Grand Forks, ND

We are seeking a talented I&C Systems Field Technician to work closely with Project Engineers, clients, and contractors to develop and implement outstanding Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system solutions that exceed client needs and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with programming, start-up, and long-term service and support of water/wastewater facilities and various other industrial facilities; systems include Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based controls, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), radio and cellular telemetry, and networking
• Troubleshoot process instrumentation and control system components
• Troubleshoot electrical and control issues by reading control wiring schematics, and interpreting and programming PLC logic
• Maintain and modify existing control systems by performing component replacement and upgrades
• Travel to project sites for service, support, and startup
• Act as first tier of support for clients experiencing issues
• Must be able to travel daily or on short notice, in some cases overnight stays are required
• Quickly identify and solve control system issues remotely
• Maintain system documentation
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and other employees
• Conduct both Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing of control systems

Basic Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial or Electronics Technology, Automation Controls, or similar field.
• 1-3 years relatable experience.
• Experience with programming, start-up, commissioning, and service of complex instrumentation and control systems.
• Experience with cellular and radio telemetry, as well as networking.
• Experience with device integration using industry standard equipment (such as Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, GE, AVEVA, Ignition, etc.).
• Basic computer networking skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem-solving skills
• Extreme client service
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Technology, or similar field.
• 3+ years relatable experience.
• Proficient with programming, start-up, commissioning, and service of complex instrumentation and control systems.
• Proficient with cellular and radio telemetry, as well as networking.
• Proficient with device integration using industry standard equipment (such as Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, GE, AVEVA, Ignition, etc.).

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to walk up to 3-miles on uneven terrain
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Occasionally climb, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull light to moderate amounts of weight
• May require lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds, with rare lifting of up to 50 pounds
• Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• May be required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to, flame resistant clothing, hard hat, and protective footwear
• May require occasional evenings and weekends with overtime expectations varying with workload
• May be required to travel to off-site locations including occasional overnight stays out of town

AE2S is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability Employer