Senior Controls Technician – Field Startup & FAT Lead

thermo; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Healthcare packages

Tuition reimbursement

Training & development

Free lunches

Team events

Job summary

Thermo Systems is seeking a skilled Control Systems Technician to provide field support and coordinate control system projects. The role requires traveling to client locations for installations, maintenance, or repairs, with heavy travel for eligible states.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree, 3–7+ years in the industry, and strong knowledge of HMI/PLC applications. Local travel is expected, with full-time direct hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Engineering Technology or related field.
• Typically 3–7+ years of industry experience.
• 3+ years as Lead Control Systems Technician I or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist in installation, start-up and commissioning of control systems.
• Lead instrument loop checks and calibrations.
• Expert in maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of control systems.
• Lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Wire instruments and control panels.
• Demonstrate understanding of HMI and PLC applications.
• Startup and troubleshooting of HMI and PLC applications.
• Read and interpret piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams.

Skills

Control systems troubleshooting

HMI applications

PLC applications

Project coordination

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related

Job description

Thermo Systems is seeking a skilled Control Systems Technician to provide field support and coordinate control system projects. The role requires traveling to client locations for installations, maintenance, or repairs, with heavy travel for eligible states.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree, 3–7+ years in the industry, and strong knowledge of HMI/PLC applications. Local travel is expected, with full-time direct hire.