Automation Technician -Grand Junction CO

Position Outline

The Automation Technician works alongside Project Management and Water Transfer Technicians to deploy, install, monitor, operate, troubleshoot and remove automated water solutions equipment, i.e., transfer pumps, generators, filtration units, treatment units, water storage tanks and supporting equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain, and repair electronic equipment and systems including but not limited to:

• o SCADA systems
• o PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems
• o Control Panels and Instrumentation
• o Communication systems
• o Data acquisition Systems
• o Electrical Systems
• o Calibrate sensors and 4-20mA loops
• o Mobus registries, device ID assignment, 2 & 4 wire comms with ohm resistor
• o Starlink equipment

• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure the reliability and optimal performance of electronic, water transfer, water treatment and water storage equipment.
• Troubleshoot electronic systems and components to identify and resolve malfunctions of faults efficiently, as to ensure minimal downtime and disruption to operations.
• Collaborate with other technicians and management to support ongoing operations, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement solutions.
• Follow safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment and prevent accidents or incidents.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and inventory of spare parts.
• Operate water transfer systems comprised of both diesel and electric pumps, particulate filtration and fluid storage tanks.
• Support Water Transfer Technicians with duties related to system installation, inspection, maintenance and repair
• Completing and submitting required reports, including field service documentation and timesheets, daily.
• Travel with a primary focus in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Texas and Utah.
• Participating in ongoing EHS, DOT, policy / procedure and specific customer training.
• Driving trucks and operating several types of equipment to perform job tasks.
• Organize equipment and inventories.
• Perform other duties as assigned.