Controls Technician I

thermo; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) match

Travel reimbursement

Healthcare packages

Casual dress

Training programs

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Job summary

Thermo Systems seeks a technically motivated control systems technician to support our projects and service teams. You will travel to client locations for installations, maintenance, or repairs of control systems, working under project leads and supervisors.

The role emphasizes learning and hands-on development in HMI/PLC applications. Ideal candidates hold an associate degree in engineering technology or related fields and have 0–3 years of industry experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology or related field.
• 0–3 years of industry experience (entry level)

Responsibilities

• Assist in project installation, start-up and commissioning of control systems.
• Perform instrument loop checks and calibrations.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and repair control systems.
• Assist in FAT and documentation.
• Read piping & instrumentation and wiring diagrams.
• Develop basic understanding of HMI and PLC applications.

Skills

Active listening

Problem solving

Team player

MS Office

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Multimeter use

PPE & safety

Communication

Learning mindset

Education

Associate in Applied Science or Associate in Science in Engineering Technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner, delivering world-class automation solutions in the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. Our diverse leadership and dedicated engineering team are committed to excellence and consistent growth. Our unique company culture, known as \"The Thermo Way\", strengthens our team by fostering an environment where all members perform their best.

Our commitment to being unified, dynamic, and delivering excellence is evident in how we build trusting relationships through connection and camaraderie, ability to adapt, and focus on integrity and success. These values guide our daily operations and interactions, setting the standard for our team's behavior. As we continue to grow and evolve, \"The Thermo Way\" supports our goals of becoming a world-class organization, ensuring employee success, customer success, and financial strength.

Job Summary

Provides technical support to control system projects and service teams. Listens, takes direction, and seeks guidance from the assigned project leads, supervisors, and company leadership. Travel to client locations for installations, maintenance, or repairs of control systems.

Education and Experience

• Associate in Applied Science or Associate in Science in Engineering Technology, Computer Information Systems Technology, relevant curriculum or experience.


• Typically, 0-3 years of industry experience

Duties and Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities

• Assist in project installation, start-up and commissioning of control systems.


• Perform instrument loop checks and calibrations.


• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of control systems.


• Assist in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).


• Wire instruments and control panels.


• Develop basic understanding of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.


• Develop startup and troubleshooting skills with Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications.


• Develop startup and troubleshooting skills with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.


• Read and interpret piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams.


• Practice procedures outlined in the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).


• Accurately document work performed.


• Develop basic understanding of control system design.


• Develop basic understanding of electrical and mechanical system design.


• Develop basic understanding of Information Technology (IT) system, network infrastructure, and computer system design, as it relates to control system integration.

Customer Service

• Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.


• Follow customer specific site standards and procedures.


• Always conduct business in professional manner.


• Provide excellent customer care and support.


• Be patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems.


• Always follow up and honor commitments with customers.

Project Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and under budget.


• Understand the scope of work assigned to you, identify when issues arise that are beyond that scope, and communicate those issues to the assigned project lead.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Listens closely and actively seeks knowledge from senior staff members.


• Able to solve problems.


• Maintain professional relations with co-workers, offer assistance to co-workers when possible, ask for help and guidance from coworkers when necessary, and always treat co-workers with respect.


• Proficient in Microsoft operating systems and Office tools.


• Possess and apply hands-on electrical and mechanical skills.


• Proficient with multimeter, signal generators, and other hand tools.


• Work safely, never endangering self, others, or property.


• Know how and when to use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).


• Promotes a positive/collaborative team culture.

Travel required

• 100% overnight travel

On Call

• On call rotation participation may be required based on location and client needs.

Work Authorization/Other Requirements

• Proof of eligibility to work in the country where the position is located is required.


• Maintain a valid drivers license.


• Fit for Duty at all times

Culture

Model Thermo Systems core values of employee success, customer success and financial strength by:

• Seeking new and additional business through project change orders, additional services to existing customers, and referrals for new customers/projects. Drive financial success.


• Be a good teammate, support your colleagues, promote a positive atmosphere for those around you. Drive employee success.


• Go the extra mile for your customer, take ownership of their needs, over communicate. Drive customer success.


• Foster an environment of integrity, trust, collaboration, professionalism, serving one another, leading by example, and assuming good intent each and every day.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary, annual bonuses, 401(k) with company match, and business travel reimbursement: We appreciate our employees, and we make sure they know it.


• Benefits: We offer full-time employees multiple healthcare packages, including low-cost options.


• Casual Dress: Every day is \"Casual Friday\"; we want you to be comfortable when you come to work.


• Training: We offer in-house and factory technical training to keep our staff sharp.


• Tuition Reimbursement: We encourage academic advancement and professional credentialing.


• Vacation/Sick Time: We believe work-life balance is essential. Ensuring our employees have time to truly relax and recharge is important to us.


• Culture & Extras: We provide free lunches, regular team bonding & fun office events, and plenty of company swag.

Visit us at www.thermosystems.com to learn more!

Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.