Controls Technician II

Thermo Systems LLC; Mansfield, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Thermo Systems LLC is a rapidly growing global control systems integration partner delivering automation solutions to District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. The role supports field installations, startup, and servicing control systems with travel to client sites.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in control systems and familiarity with AVEVA platforms. Join a team that values integrity, teamwork, and customer success while working on diverse projects and providing top-tier

Qualifications

• 2+ years industry experience in control systems.
• 2+ years as Control System Technician or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist installation, start-up and commissioning of control systems.
• Perform instrument loop checks and calibrations.
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems.
• Lead FAT activities and document results.
• Wire instruments and control panels.
• Read piping & instrumentation and wiring diagrams.
• Document work performed per QMS.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Independence

Overnight travel

Education

Associate degree in Engineering/Tech

Tools

AVEVA System Platform

AVEVA Historian

Job description

Join a team of world-class automation experts working for a rapidly-growing global company.

What sets us apart is our unique culture. We thrive on teamwork, consistently surpass customer expectations, and celebrate both personal and professional success.

If you believe Thermo Systems is the right fit for you, explore our open positions below.

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 and field coordination 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, 2+ years industry experience.
• Proven Track Record: 2+ years as Control System Technician or equivalent.
• AVEVA System Platform and/or Operations Management Interface experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with AVEVA Historian and related AVEVA technologies is a plus.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Assist and be self-sufficient in project installation, start-up and commissioning of control systems.
• Perform instrument loop checks and calibrations.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of control systems.
• Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Wire instruments and control panels.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
• Proficient with startup and troubleshooting of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications.
• Proficient with startup and troubleshooting of 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.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of control system design.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of electrical and mechanical system design.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of Information Technology (IT) system, network infrastructure, and computer system design, as it relates to control system integration.
• Seek accredited control systems certifications and training opportunities.

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:

• In addition to Control Systems Technician Skills and Abilities:
• Effectively communicates with co-workers.
• Strategically thinks and leverages knowledge to solve problems.
• Able to be independently effective and takes personal responsibility.
• 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 driver’s 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.

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.

Thermo Systems, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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