Automation technician Kennewick WA

Job Description

Experience level: Mid Level (5-8 yrs exp.) Experience required: 5 Years Education level: High school or equivalent Job function: Engineering Industry: Farming Compensation: View salary Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: No

CLIENT NAME: Phytech

In this role, the employee will supervise and lead a team of automation technicians to accomplish installation projects. The supervisor facilitates the installation, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of computer-controlled irrigation and hydraulic systems. They will work regularly with low-voltage electrical components, hydraulic controls, and other electro-mechanical devices (valves, pumps, filters, chemical injectors, etc).

About Phytech:

Phytech is helping the world’s leading growers optimize production by connecting them to their plants. Phytech’s IoT platform offers direct sensing, data analytics, and machine learning recommendations to improve irrigation efficiency as well as crop health, yield, and quality. Our global team of passionate industry professionals is dedicated to one goal: making our farmers successful. Agriculture is facing a big opportunity as technology quickly penetrates the market, this is a unique moment to accelerate your career with a fast-growing AgTech firm leading the way in innovation.

Automation Technician Responsibilities:

Install irrigation and other hydraulic controllers including radios, solar panels, antennas, antenna masts, valve solenoids, pump relays, critter guards

Install (trench when necessary) conduit and run wire to interconnect devices

Troubleshoot components and processes and if needed, replace the defective hardware and test functionality before leaving a site

Calibrate sensors and ensure water meters, switches, and other devices are reporting accurate values

Test valves, pumps, and other outputs for proper functionality

Provide remote and on-site support, in rare cases, respond to emergency support calls on Saturday

Train customers on the system once it is automated

Supervisor responsibilities:

Recruit, train, and guide automation technicians

Manage work schedules and timecards

Provide troubleshooting

Train customers on the use of automation software and automation systems, including manual overrides, simple troubleshooting, etc.

Work closely with the Operations Manager on equipment needs, priorities, ongoing projects, and real-time issues

Consult with the Director of Automation to resolve complex issues

Oversee automation projects and report daily status to the operations manager

Ensure pickup trucks and equipment are maintained as required

Ensure that safety policies are strictly adhered to

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

Management capabilities – leading a team for high performance

Strong communication skills - written and oral

Must have a passion for customer satisfaction

Must have the desire to work outdoors year-round and travel frequently

Must have a High School diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree preferred

MS & Google computer skills. NetSuite and FSL are preferred but not required, training will be provided

Technical and problem-solving skills

Ability to complete assigned tasks under time requirements and seasonal picks

May be required to lift/move items in excess of 75 lbs.

Full-time job

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Daycare Spending Account - HSA Account

401K (starts after 90-day waiting period), with company match up to 4%

Discretionary Vacation Policy, 10 company observed Holidays

Preferred Skills:

NetSuite and FSL experience

Associates Degree

Must Haves:

Automation Technician experience

Installation experience - irrigation and other hydraulic controllers

Management experience

Ability to work outdoors year-round

Microsoft and Google computer skills

High School Diploma

1.) Please provide the link to candidate’s LinkedIn profile:

2.) What is the candidate’s work authorization status?

3.) What is the candidate’s highest level of education?

4.) Has the candidate applied or been interviewed for any role with this company in the past? If so, please provide details.

5.) What is the candidate’s desired total compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. commission/bonus expectation)

6.) Where is the candidate located? If candidate is not near the job location, please explain relocation plan in detail (e.g. timeline, relocating with family, selling/buying property)

Skills