Automation Technician

Job Summary

Taurus Power and Controls - a Pacific Northern Environmental LLC Company, is seeking an Automation Technician who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment and has the ability to provide exceptional service to our company, clients, and employees.

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC consists of five divisions include Advanced Electrical Technologies (AET), Taurus Power and Controls (Taurus), Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), Pacific Northern Environmental Construction (PNEC), and WasteXpress Environmental (WXE). Together, we specialize in commercial and petroleum construction, industrial and commercial electrical, industrial cleaning, and hazardous waste disposal. PNE LLC is a mult-state organization with operating offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii. In addition, we have multiple job sites across the US.

Since 1985, Taurus has been designing control systems, automating tasks, and fabricating control panels for industrial, municipal, and commercial customers-on time and on budget. Taurus is a NETA Accredited Company that offers full-service, third party, independent testing for all electrically powered systems and equipment. Being a 24/7 field service company remains at the core of what we do. We have expertise in a wide array of systems and industries, whether it’s servicing projects we developed, or systems built by others.

The AutomationTechnician is responsible for having the ability and knowledge to preform start-up and testing services on Instrumentation, VFD’s, Emergency Lighting Inverters, PLC's and other industrial control equipment

Education and Experience Qualifications

Previous employment involving troubleshooting of industrial devices required.

AAS Degree in Instrumentation, mechatronics, industrial electronics, industrial controls or 1+ years experience in any of the previously mentioned fields required.

Understanding hazards around electrical circuits

Customer relation and communication skills, report writing, self-starter mentality

Familiarity and experience working on any of the following equipment:

VFD’s

PLC’s

DC Drives

Instrumentation (Flow sensors/meters, Level sensors/meters, etc…)

UPS’s, battery systems, lighting inverters

Duties and Responsibilities

The Automation Technician possessing the education and experience listed above performs the following:

Ability and knowledge to Preform Start-up and testing services on Instrumentation, VFD’s, Emergency Lighting Inverters, PLC's and other industrial control equipment

Ability to identify problems and troubleshoot failure in the above mentioned items

Ability to work independently when required

Flexibility in working hours required: work is typically 8am - 5pm during the week but occasionally after hours and weekend work is required by our customers. Overtime hours available.

Have reliable transportation to travel to and from office or a customers site

Flexibility to travel to out of area jobs for up to a two-week duration. Most of our work is local but occasionally work takes place at a customers site within Oregon, Washington, or Idaho.

Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The candidate must possess and be adaptable to the following physical abilities and working conditions:

Move about the jobsite as needed.

Move work related equipment up to 50lbs.

Remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.

Operate various technological devices, including but not limited to a computer.

Occasionally ascend/descend ladders and/or stairs.

Employee Benefit Program

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC presently provides coverage for:

Medical, Dental & Vision options with low premiums for employees and eligible dependents

Life AD&D - Voluntary and Company paid.

Specialty RX programs.

Group AFLAC options – Hospital, Critical, Accident and short-term Disability Plans

Pre-Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)

Pre-Tax Dependent Care Savings Account (DCSA)

Telehealth by Teladoc.

401(k) with discretionary annual company matching contributions.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Trainings and Certifications

Paid Time Off

Paid Holiday for qualifying employees

Up to $2,000 per year profit sharing for qualifying employees

Annual company events

Safety Incentives

Please apply directly – https://pneco.bamboohr.com/careers/216 

***Not open to outside recruiters***

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC (PNE, LLC) are expected to perform tasks as assigned by PNE supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

This position has been determined as “safety sensitive,” as defined as a position wherein an accident could cause human life, serious bodily injury, or significant property or environmental damage and is therefore subject to pre-employment drug screening including that of THC.

We are a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. All new hires are subject to testing in accordance with local, federal, and state guidelines.

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