Description:

Technical Specialist - Automation 12-Month Contract | Onsite | 7-On / 7-Off Rotating Schedule Elizabeth Banzhaf, LPN Co-Founder & COO |

Heartline Staffing Call or Text:

272-230-3157

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View Elizabeth's LinkedIn Prefer a confidential conversation? Call or text Elizabeth directly. Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Technical Specialist - Automation for an onsite commissioning opportunity in Bowling Green, Ohio. This role supports commissioning, startup, and operations for power and energy infrastructure and requires advanced hands-on automation expertise across PLC, DCS, SCADA, HMI, enterprise automation systems, and industrial communication protocols.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Technical Specialist - Automation provides advanced technical support throughout commissioning, energization, startup, system turnover, and operational transition. This individual will work closely with Engineering, Construction, Operations, and OEM teams to validate automation systems, troubleshoot field issues, support FAT/SAT activities, manage configuration and documentation requirements, and help ensure safe and reliable system performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support commissioning, startup, and operations for power and energy infrastructure including BESS, substations, and generation assets Coordinate FAT/SAT activities, systemization, punch-list closure, and system turnover Develop and execute commissioning plans, procedures, automation test protocols, and readiness reviews Provide real-time PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA troubleshooting during energization and startup Validate startup and shutdown logic, alarm management, and SCADA integration Manage automation configuration requirements, backups, version control, change tracking, and compliance Support cybersecurity initiatives, control system patching, and hardware lifecycle activities Troubleshoot industrial communication protocols including Modbus, DNP3, and

IEC 61850

Prepare technical briefings, commissioning readiness reviews, and post-event summaries Develop corrective action plans and support operator training and knowledge transfer Maintain system turnover packages, redline validation, and commissioning documentation Collaborate across Engineering, Construction, Operations, and OEM teams Apply lessons learned to improve future commissioning processes and system reliability

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

12-Hour Day Shifts - 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Seven Days On / Seven Days Off Occasional Night and Holiday Shiftwork Fully Onsite in Bowling Green, Ohio Field-Based Commissioning Environment Work may include extreme temperatures, loud areas, confined spaces, and elevated work areas

Requirements:

High School Diploma or

GED REQUIRED

Minimum 8 Years of Progressive Power Generation, Energy Infrastructure, Commissioning, or Industrial Automation Experience

REQUIRED

Hands-On PLC Experience

REQUIRED

Hands-On DCS Experience

REQUIRED SCADA

Systems and HMI Interface Experience

REQUIRED

Advanced Enterprise Automation Systems Experience such as AssetCentre or Equivalent

REQUIRED

Experience with Configuration Management, Backups, Version Control, and Compliance

REQUIRED

Knowledge of Industrial Communication Protocols including Modbus, DNP3, and

IEC 61850 REQUIRED

Commissioning Workflow Experience Including System Turnover Packages, Redline Validation, and Documentation Tracking

REQUIRED

FAT/SAT and Automation Test Protocol Experience

REQUIRED

Strong Safety Awareness During Energization and High-Risk Commissioning Activities

REQUIRED

Microsoft Office and Standard Field Reporting Tool Proficiency

REQUIRED

Ability to Work 12-Hour, 7-On / 7-Off Rotating Shifts

REQUIRED

Ability to Work Occasional Nights and Holidays

REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Related Field Preferred Power Generation, BESS, Substation, or Energy Infrastructure Experience Preferred Knowledge of NFPA 70E, IEEE, and NERC Standards Preferred Not ready to apply? Many experienced automation professionals prefer a confidential conversation first. Call or text Elizabeth directly at 272-230-3157 .