Field Automation Technician

Field Automation Technician

Location: Garner, NC

Company: Morris and Associates

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits

About us:

Morris & Associates is an employee-owned US-based, global provider of custom process cooling solutions. The company began in 1949 with a focus on providing process cooling solutions to the rapidly expanding poultry processing industry. Since then, we have expanded to provide process cooling solutions around the world for a variety of industries with Morris equipment currently found in 50 countries and 5 continents.

Innovation and an intense focus on building valuable partnerships with customers are key factors in our success as well as our reputation as a “go-to” source for the most challenging process cooling issues.

Another cornerstone of our success is our unique ability to lead complicated projects from the initial idea, through design/engineering and manufacturing, to installation as well as on-site service and support. We truly are a “one-stop-shop” in process cooling solutions.

https://morristhermal.com/

Job Description:

Our Service Team supports our customers/partners in a range of environments. Poultry Processing Plants, Bagged Ice Facilities, Seafood Plants and Nuclear Power Plants are just a few of the environments we support. Morris has an opening for an experienced mid level refrigeration technician certified to work on both ammonia and halocarbon industrial systems. Job responsibilities include providing technical instruction and assistance to lower-level field service representatives regarding installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of equipment at customer installations. Performing installation, service and on-site repairs of Morris heat exchangers and associated refrigeration equipment. Responding to requests for emergency or troublesome equipment repairs. Must be able to work under direction and from definite objectives, referring only unusual cases to a supervisor. May operate in the field or from home office to provide technical support.

Key Responsibilities:

• This position requires up to 80% travel.
• Simulate, test, and debug control systems on and off site
• Assist with installation of new equipment
• Repair equipment to Morris standard in field conditions
• Assemble accurate reports after job completion and on equipment operation
• Train customers and operators on Morris equipment
• Coordinate with project electricians, as well as, conduct pre-installation kick-off meetings.
• Trouble shooting via phone/on site, start-up/commissioning.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in Rockwell Automation software (RSLogix 5000, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME and RSLinx)
  
• Familiarity with Mitsubishi HMI and PLC hardware and software
• Experience with multiphase electrical circuits
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and maintain bearing during stressful events
• Interpret electrical schematics
• Must be able to work without direct supervision
• Must past drug screen and background check
• Experience with programing VFD’s (Variable Frequency Drives), Allen-Bradley & Mitsubishi.
• Must be willing to travel often and work in less than optimum environments. Relocation not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting up to 25 lbs. multiple times a day
• Ability to work on your feet up to 10 hours, exceeding 10 hours on occasion
• Ability to drive up to 10 hours a day

Benefits:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team!