Introducing Prime Controls

Established in 1997, Prime Controls 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 over 850 employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

What You Will Do

As a Quality Control Technician you will perform quality control inspections and testing of in-house fabricated Instruments and control panels, under UL 508A & 698A standards.

 

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 transmitters, programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and instrument loops (4-20mA). Knowledge of flow meters, pressure probes, temperature probes, and level probes.
• Understanding of PLC logic and software platforms for I/O testing such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Motorola.
• Knowledge in troubleshooting.
• Understanding and disciplined to writing, submitting clear corrective work orders for approval and follow up upon request.
• Properly uses electrical test equipment and similar tools.
• Understanding of electrical wiring and testing of both DC and AC up to 480 volts.
• Understanding of circuits and relays.
• Visually verifies the Bill of Materials to the field device.
• Has familiariity in navigating specifictions and drawings.
• Visually verifies, tests electronically, and traces all wire origins and designations for accuracy and correct wire 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 work extended hours when required.
• Displays good communication skills. with team, trade partners, and customers.
• 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.

 

What You Will Bring

 

The Basic

• Associate degree (AA) Electrical Technology Associate Degree (AA)
  or equivalent from a two-year college, technical school
• 2-4 years related experience
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

The Preferred

• 4 years related experience
• Military technician preferred

 

What We Offer: 
Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to: 
- Health, Dental, and Vision coverage 
- Flexible Spending Account(s) 
- Generous PTO 
- Numerous culture events 
- ESOP
- 401k matching and more! 

Work Environment & Physical Demands
 
Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Generally, roles at Prime Controls may involve moderate noise, occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions, and, depending on the role, work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components. Physical activities may include standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, as well as the use of hands, arms, and voice communication. Some roles may require lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements may include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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.