Controls Technician II: Field Startup & Commissioning

Thermo Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Technical training opportunities

Annual bonus

Job summary

Thermo Systems in New York City is seeking a Controls Technician II to perform startup, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of automation systems onsite. You will troubleshoot field issues, document results, and coordinate with project teams on safety and quality.

Local travel up to 50% with some overnight stays. The role requires at least 2+ years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of PLC/SCADA systems, field equipment, and engineering documentation.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical education in controls, automation, electrical, electronics, engineering technology, information systems, or related field.
• Typically 2+ years of relevant experience, with demonstrated ability to independently complete startup, commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting work.
• Working knowledge of startup, commissioning, testing, integration, and troubleshooting practices for automation and control systems.
• Ability to read and apply drawings, specifications, procedures, technical documentation, and system information independently during field execution.
• Working knowledge of field equipment, PLC and SCADA systems, communications, and related systems and the ability to evaluate how problems or changes within assigned work may affect overall system operation.
• Clear verbal and written communication and the ability to coordinate effectively with technicians, engineers, project teams, customers, vendors, and trade partners.

Responsibilities

• Independently complete defined startup, commissioning, testing, integration, troubleshooting, and corrective-work assignments.
• Use drawings, procedures, technical documentation, field observations, and system information to verify operation and identify deviations from expected performance.
• Apply understanding of field equipment, PLC and SCADA systems, communications, and related systems to evaluate impact on overall system operation.
• Independently troubleshoot routine field and controls issues, identify likely causes, implement corrections, and engage additional expertise when needed.
• Document field conditions, test results, completed work, issues, and actions clearly.
• Coordinate field work with technicians, engineers, project teams, customers, and trade partners for successful completion.
• Identify and communicate problems and risks that could affect safety, equipment, or schedule.

Skills

Startup & commissioning

Testing

Troubleshooting

PLC/SCADA

Reading drawings/procedures

Communication

Risk identification

Education

Technical education in controls/automation

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Job description

Thermo Systems in New York City is seeking a Controls Technician II to perform startup, commissioning, testing, and maintenance of automation systems onsite. You will troubleshoot field issues, document results, and coordinate with project teams on safety and quality.

Local travel up to 50% with some overnight stays. The role requires at least 2+ years of relevant experience and a solid understanding of PLC/SCADA systems, field equipment, and engineering documentation.