Controls Specialist

About the role

As a Controls Specialist/Controls Engineer, you will work both individually and in teams to support design, programming, and commissioning of building automation systems (BAS) and Building Management Systems (BMS). You will be working with Allen Bradley Studio 5000 and Ignition HMI/SCADA platforms.

Responsibilities

• Program, design, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for instrumentation and control systems in BAS and BMS systems.
• Conduct system and facility engineering job walk assessments.
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause failure analysis on assigned projects.
• Train suppliers in the owner’s commissioning software systems.
• Provide and manage access for suppliers in the owner’s commissioning software systems.
• Interface smoothly with engineering design team members and client representatives.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in commissioning or construction for I&C or Electrical Basebuild systems in the Advanced Technology sector.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation, PLC5, and Control Logix hardware and software.
• Experience with multi-discipline large capital projects involving Owners, General Contractors, Contractors, and System Integrators.
• Understanding of Design/Build (Engineering and Construction).
• Knowledge of complex process systems architecture and design, instrumentation, device selection, networking, PLC and I/O architectures, P&IDs, data sheets, and SCADA.
• Working knowledge of environments common in large industrial applications such as Dry/Wet Mechanical, AWN, Gas/Chem Distribution, HVAC, and Clean Room environmental control.
• Proficiency in written and verbal technical communication, including generating reports and conducting group presentations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, chemical engineering, or a similar technical field is preferred.
• Associate’s degree or technical certification in electrical, mechanical, or control systems engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with control systems in a data center or similar environment.
• Proficiency in control systems programming and configuration.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, and building automation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with various control system platforms such as BMS (Building Management Systems) or SCADA is a plus.
• Experience conducting I/O checkouts.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to work.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.00 – $58.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)