Facility Controls Technician

About the role

The Facility Controls Technician operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes automated control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and actuators. This role requires technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment to ensure the seamless operation of our systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, configure, and program control systems and equipment, including wiring, sensors, and actuators.
• Ensure proper integration of automation devices into existing systems.
• Perform routine inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance on control systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and software-related issues in control systems.
• Monitor system performance and recommend necessary adjustments or upgrades.
• Program and modify PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces) to meet operational needs.
• Calibrate and configure control devices such as temperature controllers, pressure sensors, and other instrumentation.
• Troubleshoots infrastructure equipment, systems and processes when required to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.
• Works with Engineering to document repairs/changes made to equipment and/or electrical infrastructure.
• Identifies critical spare parts to have on-hand to prevent extended downtime.
• Procures replacement equipment in support of the facilities and promoting the innovation process.
• Ability to troubleshoot to the component level.
• Work closely with union trades, subcontractors and across all levels and organizations.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a technical discipline
• 2+ years of experience as an Automation / Controls Technician (or similar role in industrial automation or building systems.)
• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.).
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, PROFIBUS).
• Knowledge of electrical circuits, wiring diagrams, and mechanical systems.
• Strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Experience with facility infrastructure equipment / HVAC
• Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) or equivalent.

Skills

• Technical expertise
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to troubleshoot to the component level
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Benefits

This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $59,130.00 - $81,304.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Pay

$59,130.00 - $81,304.00

Schedule

Not specified