Commissioning Automation Technician

Bronswerk-Group; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Bronswerk Marine US is seeking an Automation Technician to commission, troubleshoot, repair and program control systems for Marine HVAC-R on large vessels. You will work closely with the Project Manager and act as the electrical expert during installation, commissioning and servicing.

The role requires 5+ years in HVAC/Controls or equivalent training, a technical schooling background, and strong PLC/HMI skills. Expect travel to various worksites across the United States.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HVAC/Controls experience or equivalent
• Industrial electrician or equivalent electrical trade
• Experience with PLCs, industrial controls, and HMIs
• Familiarity with HVAC systems (fans, pumps, AHUs, chillers, refrigeration)
• Experience drawing panel layouts in AutoCAD Electric or similar
• Excellent English communication skills
• US electrician license is a plus
• Willing to travel up to 60%

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end testing, programming download, startup and commissioning
• Perform quality checks on control panel assemblies
• Provide schedule input for commissioning activities
• Prepare and submit redline drawings to the Automation & Controls Manager
• Troubleshoot PLC programs to match approved control philosophies
• Check sensor and transmitter calibration
• Complete commissioning documentation
• Coordinate with Refrigeration and HVAC teams during start-up
• Maintain safety standards and asset accountability

Skills

HVAC controls

PLC programming

HMI systems

Electrical troubleshooting

English communication

Education

Technical School diploma

Electrical trade certification

Tools

AutoCAD Electric

PLC/HMI software

Job description

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Who are we?

A global leader of naval, military and marine Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems & equipment. Bronswerk provides turnkey solutions for commercial and military vessels through its 12 offices worldwide. Bronswerk manages the entire process, from design to commissioning, installation and in-service support.

Reporting to the General Manager, theAutomation Technicianwill work closely with the Project Manager to commission (using PLC based control and HMI), troubleshoot, repair, and program control systems for Marine HVAC for Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems installed in large marine vessels.

The incumbent will play an important role as part of the Bronswerk Marine US team to act as company “expert” in Electrical Systems during installation, set to work (commissioning), troubleshooting, repairing and programming control systems in vessels.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for end-to-end testing, downloading programming, starting up, commissioning, and servicing on assigned projects.
• Performing quality checks of the control panel assemblies including point to point testing, torque checks, and cable size validation.
• Provides input to the project manager on forecast of schedule for commissioning.
• Red line drawings and submit to the Automation & Controls Manager.
• Troubleshoot PLC programming to comply with the approved control philosophy (sequence of operation).
• Checking the calibration of system sensors and transmitters.
• Filling out commissioning documentation.
• Works closely with other teams such as Refrigeration and/or HVAC projects teams to start-up various HVAC-R systems.
• Continually enforces safety to the highest standards and maintains security and accountability of company issued and procured assets by recording use, wear, and conditions.

What do you bring to the role?

• 5 years + of experience in HVAC/Controls; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School)
• Industrial Electrician or other equivalent Electrical trade (or equivalent experience)
• Experience with various PLC, Industrial controls systems, and HMI’s
• Familiar or have a strong interest in HVAC Systems (Fans, pumps, AHU’s, Chillers & Refrigeration systems)
• Experience in drawing panel layouts in AutoCAD Electric (or other software) – an asset
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills
• Licensed electrician in US - an asset
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 60%

Why work for Bronswerk?

• Industry leader in Marine HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
• A workplace that encourages teamwork and innovation in order to meet our customers’ needs
• Wellness Program
• Paid time off and Holidays

Location

This role will require travel to different worksites in the United States.