Controls Commissioning Manager

Hanley Energy; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Columbus, Ohio seeks a technically skilled Project Manager to lead complex system integration projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in team leadership, excellent communication skills, and at least five years of experience in the technical industry. Responsibilities include developing proposals, overseeing project lifecycles, and collaborating with project teams and clients. The role demands a strong analytical mindset and a willingness to travel for project-related requirements.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in a technical field.
• A minimum of five years of technical industry experience.
• Excellent communication skills including verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Work with Sales to develop proposals and business engagements.
• Lead a team of controls engineers and technicians through project life cycles.
• Interface with project teams and clients to ensure alignment with objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Technical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA

Networking

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hanley Energy is a globally recognized innovator in mission critical power and energy efficient technologies. We specialize in the design, procurement, manufacturing, installation, startup, testing, and commissioning of critical power and energy management solutions - from the power grid to the factory process equipment or the data center server racks - coupled with comprehensive service, maintenance, security, consulting, and training.

Our approach is to develop partnerships with clients, ensuring excellent delivery coupled with cost-effective technological solutions. In this way, we help our clients to reduce energy costs, ensure 100% up-time and optimize their operational competitiveness.

Hanley Energy’s headquarters in the United States is based in Ashburn, Virginia with regional offices in Boardman, Oregon and Worthington, Ohio. We have a global presence in Ireland, Australia, Germany, South Africa, and the Nordics.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with Sales to develop proposals and business engagements for yourself and your team.
• Define complex solutions for multiple system integration projects, assign teams, monitor, and support projects, create, support technical standards, handle project scheduling, planning, and oversight.
• Interface with project teams and clients to ensure alignment with project objectives.
• Lead a team of controls engineers and technicians through the entire project life cycle including conception, proposal, specification, development, integration, testing, and start‑up.
• Identifying hiring needs, filling job openings, identifying future hiring needs, writing job descriptions, sourcing candidates, and conducting interviews.
• Develop training objectives and strategies.
• Determine project workloads.
• Schedule activities and staff accordingly.
• Help develop and modify methods and procedures.
• Clearly and effectively communicate project updates.
• Make an impact day‑to‑day with your skills and expertise, strengthening that relationship with our clients and team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Education

• High School Diploma
• 4 years of experience in a technical field.
• Prior experience working with:
  • System Installation, Checkout, Integration, Testing and Commissioning Support
  • Ignition Training
  • ProCore
  • Programming IPCs, HMIs, PLCs, Managed Switches, PQM’s etc.
  • System integration.
  • PLC programming
  • SCADA creation
  • Networking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical and/or Electrical Installation

Job Qualifications: Required

• Excellent leadership, teamwork, partnering, and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent IT Skills. Use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. all essential.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
• A minimum of five years of technical industry experience.
• The skills to oversee projects that incorporate engineering, design, and programming of integrated and automated manufacturing systems.
• A willingness to travel for project requirements including installation and start‑up activities, client and company sponsored meetings, trainings, industry related seminars, forums, and conventions.
• Health & Safety and Environmental policies, by demonstrating correct behaviors and leading by example.
• Liaising with PMO department for regular project updates and correspondence to ensure all projects are executed to a high‑level standard in the CMH region.
• A self‑driven individual, with a can‑do attitude, and a desire for operational excellence.