Control Systems Technician

| GrayMatter |; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Long-term disability

EAP

Telemedicine

HSA

FSA

Job summary

GrayMatter in Columbus, OH is seeking a Control Systems Technician to support startup and commissioning on active data center projects. You will perform P2P checkout, testing, and integration of mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to ensure seamless operation and turnover.

This onsite role requires travel up to 90%, an Associate degree in Controls Systems Technology, and 1+ year in commissioning environments.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Controls Systems Technology or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in controls and commissioning environments.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Moderate level of general computer knowledge and technical proficiency.
• Strong customer service mindset and attention to detail.
• Organized work habits and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including overnight travel as needed (approximately 90%).

Responsibilities

• Support and/or lead point-to-point checkout, functional performance testing (FPT), and system validation during commissioning activities.
• Monitor and validate data accuracy, alarms, trends, and system responses to ensure proper system functionality and reliability.
• Assist and/or lead with integration and coordination between mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to ensure seamless operation across platforms.
• Configure, test, and validate control system databases, graphics, and alarming strategies.
• Support and/or lead development and execution of commissioning procedures, test scripts, and documentation validation.
• Identify and document system deficiencies, control gaps, and performance issues while tracking items through resolution.
• Collaborate with engineers, commissioning teams, and field technicians to resolve issues and improve system performance.
• Assist and/or lead with network configuration and troubleshooting including IP addressing and communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and BACnet.
• Support and/or lead vendor coordination and system startups to ensure proper integration and performance of third-party equipment.
• Maintain and organize technical documentation including redlines, as-builts, and system configurations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts including controls standardization, naming conventions, and best practices.
• Complete required documentation including timecards and expense reports in a timely manner.
• Attend and participate in required meetings and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

P2P checkout

FPT testing

System integration

SCADA integration

IP Networking

PLC programming

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Controls Systems Technology

Tools

SCADA software

Networking equipment

Job description

Who Is GrayMatter

We're the Thinkers who make machines speak.

We're the Doers who make their stories matter.

At GrayMatter, we uncover the industrial intelligence buried in clipboards, legacy systems, and human memory. We discover it, transform it, and turn it into insight.

From the drill press to the boardroom, we help you think smarter and do better- by listening to the machines you already trust.

And that's where you come in.

GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate.

Six core values make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight.

We are seeking a Control Systems Technician to support startup and commissioning activities on active data center construction projects. This role executes field-level controls work across commissioning Levels 2 through 5 (L2-L5), including point-to-point checkout, network startup, instrumentation calibration, SCADA integration, and PLC programming. The Control Systems Technician plays a critical role in ensuring mechanical, electrical, building, and power management systems are integrated, validated, and turned over successfully while maintaining quality and safety standards. This position is highly mobile and onsite-focused, supporting commissioning teams wherever additional project support is needed.

General Job Duties

• Support and/or lead point-to-point (P2P) checkout, functional performance testing (FPT), and system validation during commissioning activities
• Monitor and validate data accuracy, alarms, trends, and system responses to ensure proper system functionality and reliability
• Assist and/or lead with integration and coordination between mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to ensure seamless operation across platforms
• Configure, test, and validate control system databases, graphics, and alarming strategies
• Support and/or lead development and execution of commissioning procedures, test scripts, and documentation validation
• Identify and document system deficiencies, control gaps, and performance issues while tracking items through resolution
• Collaborate with engineers, commissioning teams, and field technicians to resolve issues and improve system performance
• Assist and/or lead with network configuration and troubleshooting including IP addressing and communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, and BACnet
• Support and/or lead vendor coordination and system startups to ensure proper integration and performance of third-party equipment
• Maintain and organize technical documentation including redlines, as-builts, and system configurations
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts including controls standardization, naming conventions, and best practices
• Complete required documentation including timecards and expense reports in a timely manner
• Attend and participate in required meetings and perform additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed

• Associate degree in Controls Systems Technology or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in controls and commissioning environments
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English
• Moderate level of general computer knowledge and technical proficiency
• Strong customer service mindset and attention to detail
• Organized work habits and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including overnight travel as needed (approximately 90%)

Preferred Qualifications, "nice-to-have" skills

• Exposure to power and building management systems
• Hands-on experience with PLC and SCADA integration
• Experience calibrating and commissioning instrumentation and network equipment

The target annual base compensation for this position is competitive and based upon relevant qualifications and experience. This role may also include a fixed monthly living stipend or daily per diem when traveling.

Featured Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
• Additional benefits available including long-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA, and FSA