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Field Resource Technician

Field Resource Technician

Cates Control Systems, Inc.Plano, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Cates Control Systems in Plano, TX is looking to hire a Field Resource Technician . As a Field Resource Technician, you will have a pivotal role in solving our customers’ business problems using your technical expertise and great customer service skills. Joining the Cates team is both challenging and rewarding. You will become an important member of a very talented and dynamic team within our industry. If this sounds like you, please read on!

The Role :

  • Work closely and collaboratively with onsite electrical contractors.
  • Execute onsite control wiring based on reviewed drawings and scope of work.
  • Clearly communicate with customer to obtain feedback, correct problems and address client issues.
  • Redline documentation to reflect as-built state.
  • Ensure that all work is performed in a safe manner and in compliance with all applicable safety rules and regulations.
  • Ensure equipment / systems are working properly with the required level of compliance, quality, technical performance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Installing and startup for VFD’s and mechanical assemblies.
  • Trouble shoot control panels (PLC’s, VFD’s and etc.)
  • Will perform on-site startup, commissioning, validation, support, and training
  • Travel with little notice to anywhere within the continental United States.

Qualifications and Requirements :

  • Associate degree in electronic technology or related field or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience troubleshooting industrial electronics or performing engineering duties related to application and installation of automation equipment on machinery.
  • Ability to work flexible hours and travel as required
  • Up to 50-75% travel is required
  • Detail oriented, patient, and works well under pressure
  • Excellent customer service skills with a proven record of high client satisfaction
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical layout and schematics
  • Needs to have a good understanding of AC and DC Drives, Motion Control, PLC’s and HMI products as to how they are configured and programmed.
  • VFD Setup and communications (Rockwell, Yaskawa, ABB, Mitsubishi, etc.)
  • Mechanical and electrical install ability
  • Ability to use hand tools, drills, etc.
  • Knowledge of common wiring hand tools and multimeters.
  • Knowledge of OSHA
  • Knowledge of NEC / UL 508A
  • While on-site, we are required to work in industrial environments, so applicants must be able to do all of the following activities easily and continually. Not all of these occur every day on every project, but often :

    • o Occasionally, extended hours and work over weekends and / or holidays will be necessary.

    o Have daily safety meetings to review plant or company-specific requirements and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

    o Climb under equipment to check / calibrate / test sensors and wiring

    o Climb up step ladders and / or extension ladders

    o Ride in scissor or others lifts with a harness (sometimes 30-40 feet)

    o Lift objects up to 50lbs

    o Climb stairs

    o Carry tools, meters (can use a toolbelt), and use tools regularly

    o Deal with some heights

    o Work in sub-optimal conditions like heat and cold (many times the plant building is not complete)

    o Valid driver’s license

    More About Us

    Cates Control Systems was founded over 40 years ago and is an award-winning systems integration company that partners with manufacturing firms to develop and implement automation solutions to increase production, improve quality and reduce costs. Our customers are extremely diverse and spread all over North America (and a few internationally). Our customers make roofing shingles, fry potato chips, roast coffee, process poultry and beef, distill water, bottle apple juice, and ship all over the world.

    Cates is committed to delivering quality solutions that we stand behind through service and support. Our vision is to positively impact the lives of others. We are a fun, friendly company with a strong family atmosphere and 12 core principles that guide us at every step in our success. Our culture is firmly rooted in the values of honesty, integrity, commitment, and reliability. To learn more about Cates, please visit us at www.cates.com .

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