What is the Opportunity? At Ovivo, we offer you the opportunity to expand your skills and manufacturing experience while collaborating with worldwide experts in water treatment. The Automation Startup Technician is responsible for providing commissioning, integration and controls tasks to support client and improve related products. This position requires a heavy on-site presence at client sites. The natural progression will be transition to Automation Engineer as needed to satisfy company needs and technician's aptitude. Joining Ovivo means being part of a global team of innovative and passionate professionals who are committed to preserving water, our planet's most critical resource. It also means combining our efforts and talents towards a more sustainable future - together. This position will be located in Plano, Texas and may require up to 70% travel. What is the role? * Configure instrumentation to comply with project defined parameters. * Various installation activities to facilitate change order requests. * PLC/Remote Panel modifications. * Add/Remove instrumentation or subsystems per approved changes. * Verify proper operation of programmed logic in PLC systems with the assistance of on-site Process/Commissioning Engineer. * Verify and troubleshoot proper operation of client integration and controlled systems including communication requirements (redundant communication) of installed system. * Liaise with on-site contractors to facilitate wiring and installation of Ovivo systems to drive effective on-site time management and commissioning. * Modification of PLC logic during system startup to allow the system to perform as required by Process/Commissioning Engineer. * Work with product vendors to provide resolution to instrument and component issues during startup/commissioning. * Liaise with application specialists and vendors during the tender/bid stage on design and specifications of control equipment and ancillary electrical works. * Document all changes and deviations from planned installation and communicate to Automation Engineers for document control. * Provides technical assistance (including training) to Sales and Product Support. * Propose solutions to unforeseen electrical or automation issues as they arise during the commissioning process. * Other duties as assigned. Does this sound like you? * Technical School with focus in PLC or electronics. * 3 years hands-on experience or equivalent in a production, manufacturing, or design environment; and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Knowledge of Rockwell Systems such as Control Logix 5000. * Knowledge of Siemens Systems such as S7-400 / TIA Portal. * Knowledge of SCADA Systems such as Wonderware Intouch / Archestra / GE-IP Cimplicity / WinCC. * Ability to read basic PLC logic. * Proficiency with MS Office Suite. Don't meet every single requirement? If you carry a strong sense of ownership and teamwork in everything you do, we'd like to hear from you any way. What we offer as an employer At Ovivo, teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. We value work-life balance and strive to provide an engaging work environment along with excellent benefits and career progression opportunities. Benefits - all full-time employees are eligible for Ovivo's generous benefits package that includes: * Medical, Dental and Vision benefits * 401k Match (up to 4%) * Parental Leave * Company paid life insurance along with company paid short and long-term disability * 11 paid holidays * Three weeks of PTO to start (hire date determines number of PTO hours for the first year) * Roll over of 64 PTO hours to the following year * Sixteen personal hours (hire date determines number of personal hours for the first year) * Days off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day - paid by the company with no impact to PTO balance. * Profit sharing/bonus opportunity At Ovivo we are committed to providing working environments where everyone is included and treated fairly and with respect. Dive in - Apply Today! Let's change the future of water together. About Ovivo Ovivo is a global provider of equipment, technology, and systems producing among the purest water and treating some of the most challenging wastewater in the industry. Ovivo is a powerful global brand with renowned trademarks, possessing more than 150 years of expertise and references in water treatment, supported by its proprietary products, advanced technologies, and extensive system integration knowhow. Ovivo delivers conventional to highly technological water treatment solutions for the industrial and municipal markets and leverages its large installed base of equipment around the world to offer parts and services to its customers. Ovivo is dedicated to innovation in an industry that is in constant evolution and offers water treatment solutions that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable. Visit our website to learn more about Ovivo: https://careers.ovivowater.com/