Automation Engineering Technician I–III, Sr

EQT Corporation

Automation Engineering Technician supporting construction and commissioning tasks in a leading natural gas producer organization. Collaborating on technical data and automated systems installation with engineers.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeCanonsburg • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support compressor and pipeline facility commissioning tasks for new facility TILs and modifications of existing sites.
Gather onsite technical data for Automation Engineers and Compression Design Engineers related to capital project assignments, especially automated equipment.
Assisting engineers and operations with the specification, installation, and modification of automation systems.
Install, configure, and calibrate automation equipment and control systems.
Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose and fixing issues with automated and integrated systems.
Assist with HMI & PLC software revisions and updates under direction from Automation Engineers (configuration, logic, displays, and security parameters).
Implement Cyber Security policies, including firmware and password updates on automation hardware.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in electrical, chemical, civil, mechanical, or petroleum engineering; or in math, science, or a closely related field. Equivalent military, vocational, or directly applicable work experience considered.
Valid driver’s license.
Foundational knowledge of automation and control system concepts, fundamentals, and theory.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Intermediate computer/software skills.
Effective teamwork and communication abilities. Be self-motivated and willing to work individually or as a team member.
Ability to adhere to predefined work plans and meet deadlines.
Ability to read and interpret electrical prints, P&ID, and block diagrams.
Ability to understand and troubleshoot PLC code, including Ladder logic, function block diagrams, and structured text.
Demonstrate the ability to install industrial control devices and program motor controllers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

automation systemscontrol systemsHMI softwarePLC programmingLadder logicfunction block diagramsstructured textindustrial control devicesmotor controllerstroubleshooting

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsteamworkcommunication abilitiesself-motivatedadherence to work plansdeadline management

Certifications

Associate’s degree in engineeringvalid driver’s license