The Hybrid Automation & Field IT Technician plays a critical role in supporting the reliability, performance, and connectivity of Peckham's quarry, hot mix asphalt, and precast operations. This position combines expertise in industrial automation and field IT, serving as a key resource for maintaining plant control systems, network infrastructure, and end-user technology across a diverse industrial environment.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical professional who thrives in both operational and IT settings. Responsibilities include supporting and troubleshooting SCADA and PLC systems, plant networks, industrial communication infrastructure, and user-facing technology to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations.
Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to work across multiple disciplines. Whether commissioning a variable frequency drive (VFD), optimizing automation systems, or resolving network and connectivity issues, this individual will serve as a trusted technical partner throughout Peckham's plant network.
Essential Functions:
1. Ownership and caring. Maintain, modify, upgrade, and repair SCADA systems, PLC control systems, instrumentation, and plant IT infrastructure
2. Dedication. Install, program, and calibrate instrumentation, scales, VFDs, and PLCs; deploy and configure workstations, tablets, printers, and plant devices
3. Compulsive Tinkering. Troubleshoot industrial automation equipment, plant networks, sensors, control circuits (12480V), and end-user hardware/software issues
4. Focused. Maintain structured cabling, switches, and wireless access points at plant sites
5. Perform startup and commission of new control systems and IT deployments
6. Committed to serve. Provide In-house and field technical support of PLC based systems. Support Windows OS, plant applications, and remote access tools (VPN, RD Web)
7. Mastery. Design and install wiring; read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and control panel wiring diagrams
8. Results matter. Ensure all changes and modifications are properly documented
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Requirements
Requirements, Education and Experience:
Degree or experience in industrial automation, electrical or related field, preferred. High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
Understanding of both analog and digital control systems
Willingness to work weekends and extended hours if a project requires. On-call, ready to respond to unplanned downtime.
Working knowledge of national and international electrical and safety codes and practices
Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and control panel wiring diagram
Ability to work effectively across office, plant, and hazardous field environments
Self-motivated to seek out problems and drive solutions independently.
Proficient verbal and written English
Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Legal right to work in the U.S.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Travel:
Position may require up to 80% travel by personal vehicle to offices within the state of New Hampshire and northern Vermont region.
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
This job operates in an office and field environments. This job will require going out in the field and various organizations to utilize and troubleshoot computer equipment. This would require the ability to sit at a desk, frequent walking, bending or standing as necessary.
Values:
At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth, and we believe will pave the way for future success.
Job ID: 84665470
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