Automation Technician I

Who we are:

Dorsett Controls is a leading provider of innovative automation solutions, specializing in custom control systems and services across a diverse range of industries, including HVAC controls and water/wastewater SCADA systems. With a commitment to precision, reliability, and cutting-edge technology, we help organizations optimize operations and enhance efficiency. At Dorsett Controls, we are dedicated to delighting our customers, creating innovative experiences, and pursuing excellence. Our team is focused on delivering outstanding results, and we are seeking motivated individuals to join us in shaping the future of the control systems industry.

What we need:

We are looking to add an Automation Technician I to our team in Layton, UT. They will install, repair, and maintain computer-based control systems that monitor and control any number of electrical and mechanical systems ranging from a building's mechanical and electrical equipment including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), and energy management systems to process controls, water distribution equipment and wastewater collection systems. They will apply their knowledge of various trades, such as electrical, mechanical, industrial, telecommunications and information systems networks, to computer-based control systems, building automation, environmental control, energy systems, and SCADA utilized in in commercial and industrial buildings and facilities. They interface with customers, architects, engineers, and contractors to install and service automation systems, including project start‐up and commissioning, in office buildings and industrial facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Creating control programming for projects based on design, sequence of operation, and project requirements

- Loading and configuring software for field and network level controllers

- Conducting commissioning and system diagnostics for all levels of system controllers and end devices, such as sensors and actuators

- Completing necessary commissioning documentation and keeping management, contractor or customer informed of job progress and any issues encountered

- Regularly work with mechanical, electrical, and low voltage controls components and instrumentation

- Calibrate system devices using basic electronic test and calibration equipment

- Managing administrative tasks, including time sheets, expense reports, and on-site documentation

- Documenting changes and providing information for as-built documentation

- Handles emergency service calls as directed during the workday and after hours if on-call

- Responds to customer service calls (on-site or on-line); checks indicated points of trouble; analyzes full requirements of system; checks and tests system components

- Diagnoses trouble or defect; determines corrective action and repairs system

- Performs preventative maintenance and diagnostics on automation system and components according to contract scope of work and service agreements as applicable

- Tests and verify system readings ensuring an optimal system operation

- Generates drawings and schematics for the project by using computer aided design (CAD) software

- Generates graphics and populates database required for the project

- Programs controls using a wide variety of third-party and proprietary software

- Develops or modifies electronic devices, circuits, or systems according to specifications

- Reads electrical drawings and electrical schematics

- Sets up and tests communications devices for the systems (i.e., cell modems, wireless radios, fiber, or internet connection)

- Works with sub-contractors to install system components

- Performs onsite start-up and check-out of the control systems

- Observes functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

- Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in controls and automation, including troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of process control and/or digital control systems.

- Minimum of two year’s experience with PLCs (AB/Rockwell Automation preferred)

- Experience with Ignition or VTSCADA HMI software is a plus

- BACnet, TCP/IP, SQL and Modbus protocols experience.

- Excellent verbal and written communication and customer relationship skills; team player

- Must possess a valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record

- Must pass a background screening for work on a federal installation

- Time management; organizational skills

- Adaptability; dependability; flexibility; integrity

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current Driver’s License. Electrical License preferred.