Control Systems Technician

Gray Matter Systems, Llc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

GrayMatter is seeking a Control Systems Technician to support startup and commissioning on data center projects. You will handle field-level controls work across L2–L5, including P2P checkout, network startup, instrumentation calibration, SCADA integration, and PLC programming.

This role is highly mobile and onsite-focused, requiring extensive travel and collaboration with engineering and field teams to ensure integrated and validated building systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Controls Systems Technology or equivalent preferred.
• 1+ years in controls and commissioning environments.
• Proficiency in English (read, write, speak).
• Hands-on PLC and SCADA experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively (approx. 90%).

Responsibilities

• Lead or support P2P checkout, functional testing, and system validation.
• Validate data accuracy, alarms, trends, and responses.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and controls teams.
• Configure databases, graphics, and alarming strategies.
• Document commissioning procedures and test scripts.

Skills

English proficiency

1+ years experience

Problem solving

Organized work habits

Customer service mindset

Networking troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Controls Systems Technology

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA integration

IP addressing

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 preferred
• 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
• Exposure to power and building management systems preferred
• Hands‑on experience with PLC and SCADA integration preferred
• Experience calibrating and commissioning instrumentation and network equipment preferred
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, including overnight travel as needed (approximately 90%)

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