Automation Technician (hybrid)(Req #: 1431)

About Us:

Peckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our philosophy delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the companys construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/pre-stressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable.

Job Summary:

The Hybrid Automation & Field IT Technician plays a critical role in supporting the reliability, performance, and connectivity of Peckhams 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 Peckhams 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

Requirements, Education and Experience:

1. Degree or experience in industrial automation, electrical or related field, preferred. High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
2. Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
3. Understanding of both analog and digital control systems
4. Willingness to work weekends and extended hours if a project requires. On-call, ready to respond to unplanned downtime.
5. Working knowledge of national and international electrical and safety codes and practices
6. Ability to read blueprints, electrical schematics, and control panel wiring diagram
7. Ability to work effectively across office, plant, and hazardous field environments
8. Self-motivated to seek out problems and drive solutions independently.
9. Proficient verbal and written English
10. Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
11. 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.

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, if you have a disability and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Peckham, please contact [email protected].