Senior BAS Controls Technician - PLC/SCADA Travel-Heavy

Hoffman & Hoffman Inc; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HoffmanBuilding Technologies is seeking a Controls Technician to install, program, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain building automation systems (BAS). The role focuses on optimizing system performance and energy savings while collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and IT teams in Birmingham, AL.

Candidates should have hands-on PLC programming experience with major platforms and strong SCADA skills, plus Python and SQL capabilities.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in building automation or related field.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience with listed platforms.
• Proficiency in SCADA systems like Tridium, Ignition, VT SCADA, Wonderware, Distech GFX, Alerton Compass, and ICONICS.
• Experience with Python and SQL.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Certifications in automation platforms are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and program BAS across multiple platforms.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, controllers and software to minimize downtime.
• Program, analyze, and optimize SQL databases for BAS data.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and IT teams.
• Perform preventive maintenance and system checks.
• Maintain documentation for configurations and procedures.
• Travel up to 75% to job sites.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

BAS knowledge

Python scripting

SQL databases

HVAC understanding

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Tools

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

RsLogix 5000

Siemens STEP 7 (TIA Portal)

Tridium

Ignition

VT SCADA

Wonderware

Distech GFX

Alerton Compass

ICONICS

Job description

HoffmanBuilding Technologies is seeking a Controls Technician to install, program, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain building automation systems (BAS). The role focuses on optimizing system performance and energy savings while collaborating with engineering, maintenance, and IT teams in Birmingham, AL.

Candidates should have hands-on PLC programming experience with major platforms and strong SCADA skills, plus Python and SQL capabilities.