Automation Programmer

Position Title: Automation Programmer
Department: PUMA Works
Reports to: Automation Manager
Compensation: Starting hourly range $30 - $60; Commensurate to Skills and Experience
Hours: Full-time: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm; On Call

Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Eight & a half paid holidays per year
• Two paid flexible holidays per year
• ICHRA Health Insurance Reimbursement
• 100% Employer Paid Dental & Vision Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Medical Clinic Membership or Cash Equivalent (for Field Staff) for employees and dependents
• Other benefits accrue over the first 3-24 months, including: additional paid vacation, 401k with company matching, and quarterly profit share.

Place of Work: Corporate Headquarters - 1730 South Street, Redding CA, 96001, or other field site location

Company Overview

Maas Energy Works is the leading developer and operator of agricultural waste-to-energy systems in the United States. The Company designs, develops, constructs, and operates biogas renewable energy generation systems, primarily on dairy farms. Our projects include anaerobic digesters, biogas-powered electric generation, and renewable natural gas upgrading.

Position Description

MEW is seeking a highly motivated Programmer / Automation Technician to join our automation team to provide technical support and help to develop software solutions that support the growth and sustainability of renewable energy projects. The ideal candidate is reliable, is a self-starter, is a free thinker, and has an eye toward improvement, optimization, and security.

Responsibilities

• Develop software/hardware solutions to address the specific needs of renewable energy projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and define project goals
• Basic control panel or cabinet design
• Assemble and install automation and networking cabinets
• Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance to ensure software/hardware performance and reliability
• Maintain and support existing software applications, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and create scalable software solutions
• Assist in maintaining backups of programs and changes
• Assist in maintaining documentation of new sites and changes to existing sites
• Assist in project tracking and documentation

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong experience as a Programmer (ex. Allen Bradley, Ignition, Automation Direct)
• Some knowledge or experience in IT and networking
• Some knowledge of electrical systems and safe practices
• Some field installation experience
• Strong knowledge of Automated systems such as VFDs, pneumatics, analog pressure and temperature sensors, 4-20mA controls, 24V discrete controls, relays, contactors, Modbus485, and ModbusTCP
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex requirements
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality software solutions
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies and programming languages
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be proficient in English.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demand Requirements

Work Environment

This position works in both office and field settings. Office work operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Field work operates in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, etc. Noise level may be loud at times and works around moving mechanical or construction equipment. Required personal protective equipment must be worn at all times in designated areas.

Physical Demands

This position requires travel to project and dairy sites. Site work requires the ability to walk and stand for extended periods on uneven ground, bend, stoop, kneel, reach overhead, and climb ladders and stairs. Must be able to move objects of at least 50 lbs., and use leg, abdominal, and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina. This role also requires the ability to enter, travel in, and exit vehicles and airplanes. Office work is largely sedentary.