Controls Technician

blastone; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Generous 401k policy

Industry-leading Health Insurance & benefits

Job summary

BlastOne in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Hybrid Controls Technician to support installation and commissioning of automated systems. This role involves both hands-on field work and advanced troubleshooting skills.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in industrial controls and a strong proficiency in PLC programming. We promote a fantastic culture with great benefits, allowing employees to thrive and grow.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial controls or automation.
• Strong experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Support installation and commissioning of automated systems.
• Perform detailed reviews of new installations.
• Conduct training for operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Mechanical systems

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Beckhoff

Schneider Electric

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

BlastOne is a business that is growing fast globally and looking for top talent to join our dynamic fast paced family! What makes us great is the phenomenal staff who fit our fantastic culture! We believe in paying well and offering great benefits to attract the best talent.

What we do: BlastOne is a leading global supplier in the Industrial Corrosion Control Industry! Hiring fantastic people is our key to growth. We hire top talent who shares our values!

The Role

As a BlastOne Hybrid Controls Technician, you will be responsible for supporting installation, commissioning, and controls integration of automated systems. This role blends hands‑on field work with advanced troubleshooting and PLC programming.

You will act as the liaison between the customer, contractors, and BlastOne delivery team to ensure systems are installed, commissioned, and operating as designed while effectively communicating installation status, risks, and impacts to the project schedule.

Points of Responsibility

• Detailed review of new system installations to confirm prints and functionality as designed
• Conduct startup and commissioning of new installations
• Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems including Allen‑Bradley, Beckhoff, and Schneider Electric
• Generate installation and commissioning reports
• Support subcontractors to ensure installation quality meets design intent
• Conduct training for operations and maintenance teams
• Provide remote and on‑site technical support to customers
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and control system issues during startup
• Review and modify PLC programs to support commissioning and troubleshooting activities
• Support HMI setup, I/O validation, and system communications
• Verify delivered components and ensure all parts are available for installation
• Communicate with customers throughout installation for scope, updates, and issue resolution
• Gather feedback from subcontractors to improve installation processes
• Work with PMs and PEs to de‑risk field issues during installation
• Provide daily updates on project status, punch list items, and risks
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies during installation and commissioning
• Implement quality control measures to ensure accurate and complete installations

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Controls Technician
• 3–5+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or field service
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience with Allen‑Bradley, Beckhoff, and Schneider Electric
• Experience diagnosing complex and intermittent system failures
• Strong understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting industrial equipment
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and layouts
• Demonstrated success supporting technical project teams
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• High level of ownership, urgency, and attention to detail
• Ability to coordinate multiple teams during installation phases
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive/SharePoint, and Project
• Experience with remote meeting tools (Teams, Zoom, Webex)

Additional Requirements

• Working in the field performing installation and commissioning tasks approximately 60–80% of the time
• Industrial facilities at customer locations across various industries
• Standard work week M–F (extended hours as required during commissioning)
• Travel up to 5 days per week (US & Canada)
• Valid US Passport
• Ability to make and modify existing PLC programs

Perks Working at BlastOne

• Great family culture with a meaningful mission
• Flexible time off
• Generous 401k policy
• Industry leading Health Insurance & benefits program
• Ability to put your personal stamp on the success of a company
• Incredible opportunities to grow within the company and the industry, both your responsibilities and compensation

Personality / Core Value Requirements

BlastOne is a unique company. We have a strong, close‑knit team of hard‑working, caring professionals who have a passion for supporting our customers. We are a third‑generation family business, and we are dedicated to growing generations to come.

We’re happy – but we spell it HAPIEE which is an acronym for our core values and beliefs:

• H: Humility – it is the team that wins - no one is better than anyone else on the team
• A: Agile – we move and work quickly and are flexible
• P: Passion – positive, outgoing and ‘CAN DO’ attitude
• I: Integrity – we do the right thing
• E: Execution – we do what we say we will do
• E: Excellence – high standards and work ethic