Automation Technician I

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Job Summary: This role involves preventive and corrective maintenance of automation panels, inverters, soft starters, electropneumatic panels, and supervisory systems, as well as configuration of testing tools and analysis of automation software. Key Highlights: 1. Maintenance of automation systems and electrical panels. 2. Configuration of inverters, soft starters, and intelligent relays. 3. Diagnosis and analysis of automation software. Posting Date: Mar 5, 2026 Location: Rio Grande, RS, BR Knowledge Area: Maintenance Job Type: Permanent Work Mode: On-site Job Requisition ID: 24059 **Automation Technician I** ========================== At Yara, we are part of a global network, collaborating to profitably and responsibly address some of the world's biggest challenges \- resource scarcity, food insecurity, and environmental change. **Position Description \| Responsibilities** --------------------------------------------- * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automation panels; * Troubleshoot faults in control panels, frequency inverters, soft starters, and electropneumatic panels; * Configure inverters, soft starters, and intelligent relays; * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on supervisory computers; * Configure/use testing tools/software (primarily Command Prompt) to maintain communication racks (TA/TI) (SWITCHES); * Maintain CCTV cameras and instruments for measuring temperature, level, flow, and pressure; * Replace PLC, HMI, and network hardware; * Analyze automation software for problem diagnosis; * Update documentation. **Profile \| Education and Knowledge** -------------------------------------- * Knowledge of: * + Ethernet TCP/IP networks; + PLC programming languages, minimum Ladder logic; + High-level programming languages such as C, VB, SQL — a plus; + Electronics, CCTV cameras; + Instruments for measuring temperature, level, flow, and pressure; + Command Prompt; + Formatting/configuration and installation of software and hardware on Windows microcomputers; + Virtualized environments; * Completed Technical Course in Automation or currently pursuing a degree in Automation Engineering. **Contact Information** -------------------------- Human Resources **Apply by** -------------------- 03/15/2026 **Knowledge cultivated through diversity** Yara is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment and takes pride in being an equal-opportunity employer. We believe in a workplace where employees feel comfortable being themselves, fostering diversity and plurality of thought. To this end, we firmly anchor Diversity and Inclusion (D\&I) in our business strategy and have over 400 employees worldwide serving as D\&I agents. As part of our recruitment process, and where permitted by local legislation, we may conduct reference and background checks. Such checks will only be performed when deemed necessary for the nature of the work. Candidates will be informed by HR prior to the commencement of any background check.