Lead Control System Technician - Mission Critical Control Systems

Thermo Systems LLC.; Missouri; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in control systems integration seeks a Lead Control System Technician I to oversee installations and mentor technicians. This role involves troubleshooting and ensuring systems operate efficiently, with opportunities for advancement in engineering leadership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

401(k) with company match

Business travel reimbursement

Multiple healthcare packages

Casual dress

In-house and factory training

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/Sick time

Free lunches

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years in control-system installation/start-up, including 2 yrs leading technicians.
• Valid driver’s license, work authorization in U.S., fit-for-duty at all times.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-site installation, start-up, and commissioning of control-system packages.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair control systems.

Skills

PLC & HMI start-up/troubleshooting

Low-voltage wiring

Instrumentation

Basic IT/networking

Clear communicator

Strategic problem-solver

Self-directed

Customer-obsessed

Education

A.A.S. in Engineering Technology

Industrial Electronics

IT

Tools

ISA

AVEVA

Ignition

Job description

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Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control-systems integrator delivering world-class automation to District Energy, Life Sciences, and—most relevant to this role—Mission Critical data-center markets. Our teams design and deploy the SCADA and BMS platforms that keep hyperscale facilities online 24×7. “The Thermo Way” unites us: we foster connection and camaraderie, adapt quickly, and execute with integrity so that every employee, every customer, and the company itself succeeds.

Job Summary:

As a Lead Control System Technician I you will coordinate on-site installation, start-up, and commissioning of full life-cycle control-system packages on our Meta data-center portfolio. You’ll mentor technicians, interface with clients and vendors, and troubleshoot everything from PLCs and HMIs to instrumentation and networks. Proven performance in this role is the springboard to LCST II and Engineering leadership.

Education and Experience:

• Education: A.A.S. in Engineering Technology, Industrial Electronics, IT—or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 2–5+ years in control-system installation/start-up, including 2 yrs leading technicians.
• Core Skills: PLC & HMI start-up/troubleshooting, low-voltage wiring, instrumentation, basic IT/networking.
• Soft Skills: Clear communicator, strategic problem-solver, self-directed, customer-obsessed.
• Certifications: ISA, AVEVA, Ignition (or willingness to earn).
• Other: Valid driver’s license, work authorization in U.S., fit-for-duty at all times.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibilities:

• Assist and be self-sufficient in project installation, start-up, and commissioning.
• Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).

Instrumentation & Wiring

• Perform instrument loop checks and calibrations.
• Wire instruments and control panels.

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair control systems.
• Demonstrate and apply basic understanding of HMI & PLC applications.
• Start up and debug HMI and PLC programs.

Drawings & QA

• Read and interpret P&IDs and wiring diagrams.
• Practice procedures outlined in the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Accurately document all work performed.

Technical Knowledge Growth

• Demonstrate basic understanding of control-system, electrical, mechanical, and IT/network design.
• Seek accredited control-systems certifications and training opportunities.

Customer & Project Responsibilities:

Customer Service

• Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner.
• Follow customer-specific site standards and procedures.
• Conduct business professionally at all times.
• Provide excellent, patient, and attentive support; solve problems promptly.
• Follow up and honor commitments with every customer.

Project Interface

• Mirror the same high-standard behaviors with GCs, owner-reps, and vendors.
• Surface issues early, propose solutions, and coordinate change-orders.
• Maintain clear documentation and open communication lines with the project team.

Travel & On-Call:

• Up to 20% Travel
• Occasional OT maybe required depending on project needs.
• FT Onsite Role in Salt Lake, UT - Position will relocate following project completion (Early 2026)

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.

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.

Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00/annually