Remote Data Center PLC Lead & Commissioning Specialist

Jobot; Schaumburg (IL); Remote; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401K

Disability insurance

PTO / Sick Time

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Lead PLC Controls Technician to oversee field execution, startup, and commissioning of advanced automation systems in mission-critical data centers. The role requires coordinating field technicians and ensuring successful integration of PLC, SCADA/HMI, and industrial control networks.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in PLC controls, experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, and SCADA/HMI protocols, and the ability to travel ~95% nationwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in PLC controls or industrial automation.
• Strong experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, Siemens TIA Portal.
• Able to troubleshoot ladder logic, I/O, networks and PLC communications.
• Familiarity with SCADA/HMI systems and protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA).
• Experience with startup, commissioning, testing and troubleshooting.
• Past leadership of technicians or coordination of field activities.
• Data center or mission-critical project experience preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification or willingness to complete training.
• Ability to travel nationwide ~95% (occasional weekends/after-hours).

Responsibilities

• Lead field technicians through PLC installation verification, startup, commissioning, testing, and turnover.
• Troubleshoot PLC programming, I/O, networks, control sequences, and system integration issues.
• Support SCADA/HMI integration, redundancy, network validation, and failover testing.
• Review PLC programs, drawings, and commissioning documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, contractors and commissioning teams.
• Oversee field quality, safety compliance, and project closeout.
• Mentor technicians and provide technical leadership throughout execution.

Skills

5+ years PLC controls

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Studio 5000

FactoryTalk

Siemens TIA Portal

Ladder logic / I/O / networks

SCADA/HMI protocols

Startup / commissioning

Lead technicians / field coordination

Data center / mission-critical

OSHA 10

Nationwide travel 95%

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Lead PLC Controls Technician to oversee field execution, startup, and commissioning of advanced automation systems in mission-critical data centers. The role requires coordinating field technicians and ensuring successful integration of PLC, SCADA/HMI, and industrial control networks.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in PLC controls, experience with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Studio 5000, Siemens TIA Portal, and SCADA/HMI protocols, and the ability to travel ~95% nationwide.