About Prime Controls
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.
OverviewAs a QA/QC Field Inspector, you will perform Quality Control Inspections and Testing of field installed instrumentation devices, fabricated Instrument and Control Panels, by following NEC, UL 508A & 698A standards as well as site specific drawings and specifications.
A Typical Day at Prime Controls
- Understanding of electrical wiring, fabrication, and testing of control panels under a UL 508A & 698A panel environment.
- Understanding of instrument and control systems including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and instrument loops (4-20mA). Knowledge of transmitters, flow meters, pressure probes, temperature probes, level probes, timers, and relays.
- Understanding of PLC logic and software platforms for I/O testing such as Allen-Bradley, Mod icon, Siemens, and Motorola.
- Understanding of and writing, disciplined clear corrective actions on deficiencies and follow up on corrective actions upon as requested.
- Understanding of Non-Conformance and corrective measures to adhere to standards.
- Develop written reports illustrating opportunities for improvement based on factual findings.
- Communicate to team members in a facilitative manner on how to improve performance, based on findings from quality inspections and insights.
- Help prepare training material and provide instruction based on insights gathered from quality findings.
- Analyze quality findings (both in-house and from 3rd parties) and provide insights into corrective measures that will minimize reoccurrence of less than expected performance.
- Bolster good performance by providing positive feedback to team members.
- Properly use electrical test equipment and similar tools.
- Understanding of electrical wiring and testing of both DC and AC circuits up to 480 volts.
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- Visually verifies the Bill of Materials for panels and instrumentation devices.
- Visually verifies, tests electronically, and/or physically traces by hand all wire origins and designations for accuracy and correct wiring tags.
- Ability to power up and test 120 VAC, 24VDC, and 480V voltage electrical systems (consistent with OSHA and NEC electrical safety practices).
- Ability to trouble shoot electrical circuits.
- Works overtime or weekends, when necessary, according to the production and site construction schedule.
- Ability to work extended hours when required.
- Ability and dexterity to work with conduit and fittings as well as duct covers and cabinets to manipulate wires.
- Ability to understand and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs) and tubing drawings to ensure correct installation.
- Ability to used customer software packages, e,g ProCore, CxAlloy, BIM360 Field etc.
- Understanding of basic email and MS Office products and various other applications.
- Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees and public safety.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You Will Bring
The Basic
- Associate degree (AA) Electrical Technology Associate Degree (AA)or equivalent from a two-year college, technical school or five years of experience in lieu of a degree
- 2 years related experience
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
The Preferred
- 6 years related experience
- Military technician preferred
Benefits
What We Offer
Full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Flexible Spending Account(s)
- Generous PTO
- ESOP Program
- Numerous company events
- 401(k) matching and more!
Prime Controls is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Veteran/Disabled employer.
As a federal contractor, Prime Controls is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.
Skills Required
- Associate degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or five years of experience in lieu of a degree
- Two years of related experience
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Six years of related experience
- Military technician experience
What We Do
Prime Controls was established to provide customers a sole source solution for Industrial Automation services and products. As a dedicated System Integrator and I & C Construction firm, Prime Controls is professionally staffed to supply you with all required aspects of your Automation and Control needs. Utilizing our vast experience and relationships with multiple manufacturers, Prime Controls works closely with the Customer from project design to post project maintenance. As a certified Systems Integrator for both hardware and software product manufacturers, Prime Controls has access to all required resources including factory support services. Prime Controls is extremely customer focused and sincerely committed to meet or exceed your expectations.
