Field Operations Team Lead, Controls

About the role

The Field Operations Team Lead oversees the commissioning, integration, and optimization of SCADA, EPMS, and BMS within mission-critical and other facilities. This role ensures all systems are installed, tested, and functioning according to project specifications and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement training programs to enhance team skills and knowledge in SCADA, EPMS, BMS technologies.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, encouraging professional growth and development for the reporting teams including engineers and other personnel.
• Allocate and manage resources effectively to ensure project requirements are met and team members are adequately supported.
• Identify and recruit top talent to expand and strengthen the Field Operations team.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Lead management of safety training programs and processes to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.
• Collaborate with projects managers to lead the team through commissioning process for SCADA, EPMS, and BMS systems, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Oversee the integration of SCADA, EPMS and BMS systems with other building systems to ensure seamless operation and interoperability.
• Work in partnership with the team and other FTI groups to develop and execute comprehensive testing and validation plans to ensure systems meet performance criteria and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction teams, and client representatives to ensure smooth transitions from construction to commissioning.
• Ensure the team maintains detailed records of commissioning activities, including test results, system configurations, performance metrics, and other relevant system documentation.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure systems are installed and operating according to specifications.
• Drive initiatives to enhance system performance, reliability, and energy efficiency through design optimization and maintainability and provide guidance on new technologies or platforms.
• Implement strategies to optimize team efficiency, streamline processes, and maximize productivity.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent experience.
• Relevant certifications in SCADA, EPMS, or BMS are preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in commissioning SCADA and BMS systems, with a strong background in project management and system integration. Preferably 2+ years of team lead or management experience.
• Proficiency in SCADA, EPMS, and BMS technologies.
• Familiarity with IT and network systems.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• Up to 30% travel.
• Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

Skills

• SCADA, EPMS, and BMS technologies.
• Project management and system integration.
• Team leadership and management.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting.
• Communication and stakeholder management.

Benefits

FTI provides industry-leading benefits as an investment in the lives of team members and their families. You’re invited to review the full list of FTI benefits available to regular/full-time team members.

Pay

Competitive, merit-based compensation.

Schedule

Typical work hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. However, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.

Company Information

FTI is a "merit to the core" organization. We recognize and reward top performers, offering competitive, merit-based compensation, career path development and a flexible and robust benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disabled.