Senior Building Controls Technician, Travel-Heavy BAS Expert

Hoffman & Hoffman Inc; Kenilworth (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HoffmanBuilding Technologies is seeking a Controls Technician to install, program, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain building automation systems. You will work with PLC platforms and SCADA environments to optimize energy efficiency and performance.

You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and IT to design new automation strategies, perform preventive checks, and document configurations. Extensive travel to job sites is expected, with a focus on reliable, safe, and efficient

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in building automation, controls, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming software.
• Proficiency in SCADA systems such as Tridium, Ignition, VT SCADA, Wonderware, Distech GFX, Alerton Compass, and ICONICS.
• Experience with Python for scripting and automation.
• Proficient with SQL for database management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and program BAS using multiple PLC environments.
• Work with SCADA systems to monitor, control, and optimize building performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve PLC, controller, and software issues to minimize downtime.
• Program, analyze, and optimize SQL databases to support BAS data collection and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement automation strategies.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and regular system checks.
• Maintain detailed documentation for programming, configurations, and procedures.
• Upwards of 75% travel to job sites is required.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Travel willingness

Tools

Allen Bradley Studio 5000

RsLogix 5000

Siemens SIMATIC STEP 7

Tridium

Ignition

VT SCADA

Wonderware

Distech GFX

Alerton Compass

ICONICS

Python

SQL

Job description

HoffmanBuilding Technologies is seeking a Controls Technician to install, program, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain building automation systems. You will work with PLC platforms and SCADA environments to optimize energy efficiency and performance.

You will collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and IT to design new automation strategies, perform preventive checks, and document configurations. Extensive travel to job sites is expected, with a focus on reliable, safe, and efficient