Automation Specialist I

About Prime Introducing Prime Controls, L.P. Established in 2004, Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment. Overview Position Summary This is a field-based role requiring approximately 75% travel to customer and project sites. Candidates must be comfortable with frequent overnight travel and working in industrial environments while supporting system startups, commissioning activities, troubleshooting, and customer support. As an Automation Specialist I , you will assist with most aspects of system integration projects by identifying parts and components for PLC, network, computer, and software systems; programming PLCs and HMIs; testing functionality of program logic and installed equipment; troubleshooting software and system issues during startup and commissioning; and developing documentation and user manuals created throughout the project lifecycle. This role involves significant time at customer facilities supporting installation, startup, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of industrial automation systems. Key Responsibilities Read and interpret electrical drawings, control diagrams, specifications, and other technical documentation. Assist with developing bills of materials (BOMs), I/O lists, control panel requirements, and system documentation. Develop and modify PLC programs using ladder logic, function block, and other related programming languages. Develop and configure Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications. Assist with configuring industrial networks, computers, controllers, instrumentation, and other automation components. Develop and execute hardware and software test plans, including simulation logic used to validate PLC and HMI functionality. Support system startup, commissioning, field testing, and troubleshooting at customer and project sites. Travel extensively to customer locations to assist with installation, startup, commissioning, maintenance, and support activities. Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, network, instrumentation, hardware, and software issues. Identify and resolve issues resulting from design changes, drawing discrepancies, instrumentation specifications, or field conditions. Work with engineers, project teams, customers, manufacturers, and vendors to resolve technical issues. Develop and maintain project documentation, operating procedures, and user manuals. Provide customers with training on…