Senior Building Automation & PLC Technician

Hoffman & Hoffman Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoffman Building Technologies is seeking a Controls Technician to install, program, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain building automation systems (BAS) across client sites in the Atlanta area.

You will work with PLCs and SCADA (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens STEP 7, RS Logix, Tridium, Ignition) to optimize performance and energy savings, with heavy travel (up to 75%). Excellent documentation and cross‑functional teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in installing, configuring, and programming BAS across commercial buildings.
• Proficiency with PLC programming environments and SCADA platforms.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex automation systems and perform preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and program BAS using multiple PLC environments.
• Monitor and optimize building performance via SCADA systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, controllers, and automation software to minimize downtime.
• Program, analyze, and optimize databases to support BAS data collection and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement new automation strategies.
• Maintain documentation for configurations and procedures.
• Travel to job sites as required (up to 75%).

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Python scripting

SQL knowledge

HVAC familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

RsLogix 5000

Siemens STEP 7 (TIA Portal)

Tridium

Ignition

VT SCADA

Wonderware

Distech GFX

Alerton Compass

ICONICS

Job description

Hoffman Building Technologies is seeking a Controls Technician to install, program, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain building automation systems (BAS) across client sites in the Atlanta area.

You will work with PLCs and SCADA (e.g., Allen Bradley, Siemens STEP 7, RS Logix, Tridium, Ignition) to optimize performance and energy savings, with heavy travel (up to 75%). Excellent documentation and cross‑functional teamwork are essential.