Automation Technician

Dolese Promise

The Dolese Promise is built on a foundation of integrity driven by our passion for quality, safety, and reliability. We are one of Oklahoma's most respected employee-owned companies because of our people and our values. We strongly believe in positively impacting our communities through our products, our actions, and our financial support.

Being a part of the Dolese team affords a unique opportunity to join an organization that rewards its owners through profit sharing. Our employees are one of our most important resources, which is why we promise to deliver.

Dolese Delivers:

• Stable Foundation
• Treat with Respect
• Safe Environments
• Employee Focus

Job Summary

The Automation Tech will troubleshoot, and repair network, PLC, electrical, electronic assemblies, and systems involved with plant automation at quarries, sand plants, stone yards, and block plants. This position will become familiar with using electrical, data testing, terminating tools, and equipment. Responsibilities include production, field service, engineering startups, installations, testing, certification, and repair.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Participate in System Administration functions
• Support ongoing HMI and PLC automation change requests at plant locations
• Preserve technical application design documents under direction of engineers or manager
• Assist with the development of new technology systems and maintain the existing systems
• Troubleshoot and repair all hardware and controls software systems both locally and remotely
• Perform repairs on and install all hardware and controls software systems
• Collaborate effectively with the Engineering, Electrical, and IT departments on projects
• Maintain relationships with subject matter experts and equipment suppliers for troubleshooting purposes
• Assist with ladder logic and SCADA/HMI display changes
• Crosstrain on other operation technologies supported in the Engineering department
• Comply with all safety and environmental rules, regulations, and procedures as set forth by company policies and MSHA
• Regular attendance at the worksite or assigned work location
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• At least 1 year of work in the automation field or 3-4 years of work in the industrial electrical field required
• Experience with software products Rockwell FactoryTalk SE, Studio 5000/RSLogix5000, Inductive Automation Ignition Vision and Perspective, and ABB Drive composer preferred
• Experience working on ControlLogix PLCs, CompactLogix PLCs, PanelView Plus HMI, ABB VFDs, Allen Bradley MCCs, and various field IOT instruments preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working electrical distribution knowledge
• Familiarity with various sensors used in an automated plant including: temperature sensors, belt scales, level sensors, metal detectors, moisture probes, proximity sensors, etc.
• Ability to manage and execute assigned tasks
• Ability to operate mobile equipment in a safe manner
• Ability to read and draw electrical prints
• Ability to work on, but not limited to, hardware with voltages of 120VAC, 24VDC; experience with 5KV to 480V electrical distribution is a plus
• Good communication, observation, and reading comprehension skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Good driving and safety record
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as required

Physical Requirements

• Lift objects repeatedly of various dimensions and up to 75 lbs. of weight
• Ability to repeatedly climb stairs and climb ladders
• Ability to repeatedly balance, bend from the trunk, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
• Ability to tolerate working in all environmental temperatures and weather conditions
• Ability to repeatedly reach, squat, and tolerate prolonged standing/walking/sitting
• Ability to repeatedly walk on uneven surfaces

EEO Statement:

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, marital or protected veteran status. Dolese provides'reasonable accommodations' to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process please contact the Human Resources Director.