TRAVEL Controls Technician

Job Description Responsibilities:

•  Working in the field performing installation and commissioning tasks approximately 60-80% of the time
•  Industrial facilities at customer locations across various industries
•  Standard work week M-F (extended hours as required during commissioning)
•  Travel up to 5 days per week (US & Canada)
•  Valid US Passport
•  Ability to make and modify existing PLC programs D2

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As a Hybrid Controls Technician, you will be responsible for supporting installation, commissioning, and controls integration of automated systems. This role blends hands-on field work with advanced troubleshooting and PLC programming. You will act as the liaison between the customer, contractors, and delivery team to ensure systems are installed, commissioned, and operating as designed while effectively communicating installation status, risks, and impacts to the project schedule.

Points of Responsibility include:

•  Detailed review of new system installations to confirm prints and functionality as designed
•  Conduct startup and commissioning of new installations
•  Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems including Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, and Schneider Electric
•  Generate installation and commissioning reports
•  Support subcontractors to ensure installation quality meets design intent
•  Conduct training for operations and maintenance teams
•  Provide remote and on-site technical support to customers
•  Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and control system issues during startup
•  Review and modify PLC programs to support commissioning and troubleshooting activities
•  Support HMI setup, I/O validation, and system communications
•  Verify delivered components and ensure all parts are available for installation
•  Communicate with customers throughout installation for scope, updates, and issue resolution
•  Gather feedback from subcontractors to improve installation processes
•  Work with PMs and PEs to de-risk field issues during installation
•  Provide daily updates on project status, punch list items, and risks
•  Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies during installation and commissioning
•  Implement quality control measures to ensure accurate and complete installations We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

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•  Proven experience as a Controls Technician
•  3-5+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or field service
•  Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience with Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, and Schneider Electric
•  Experience diagnosing complex and intermittent system failures
•  Strong understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
•  Experience commissioning and troubleshooting industrial equipment
•  Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and layouts
•  Demonstrated success supporting technical project teams
•  High level of ownership, urgency, and attention to detail
•  Ability to coordinate multiple teams during installation phases
•  Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive/SharePoint, and Project
•  Experience with remote meeting tools (Teams, Zoom, Webex)

Responsibilities:

•  Working in the field performing installation and commissioning tasks approximately 60-80% of the time
•  Industrial facilities at customer locations across various industries
•  Standard work week M-F (extended hours as required during commissioning)
•  Travel up to 5 days per week (US & Canada)
•  Valid US Passport
•  Ability to make and modify existing PLC programs