Senior Controls Technician - PLC & Automation

Trane Technologies; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 3,637,000 - 5,180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Fertility coverage

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies in Greenville, SC is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain, install and support industrial automation systems. You will program control systems, troubleshoot plant systems, and document upgrades, acting as a bridge between maintenance and engineering to drive practical, real-world solutions.

The role is on-site, 4 days a week (6:00am–4:30pm) with possible overtime on Fridays. Requirements include an Associate's degree, 3+ years electrical and PLC/HMI/SCADA experience, and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in applied sciences or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years hands-on electrical experience, Allen Bradley PLC programming, hardware experience, and equipment troubleshooting.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with pneumatics, electrical, electronic, hydraulics systems.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and ladder logic.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and resolve electric, software, pneumatic, and mechanical issues including PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA.
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI applications, interfaces, and embedded controls.
• Perform system checks and calibrations to ensure equipment operates at peak performance.
• Create and maintain electrical schematics, mechanical layouts, pneumatic diagrams, P&IDs, and BOMs for new and modified equipment.
• Assist with installation, testing, and commissioning of new controls and automated equipment.
• Assist the maintenance department in troubleshooting and resolving electrical and control issues.
• Assist other controls, engineering and maintenance team members to define and implement the controls portion of projects.
• Participate in root cause analysis for recurring failures to enhance system performance.
• Technical support and training to maintenance and operation teams on control systems, new equipment, and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with external vendors and suppliers to ensure project requirements are met.
• Develop, modify, and document PLC, HMI, and SCADA to improve system reliability, functionality, and performance.
• Participate in the setup and commissioning of new processes and upgrades.
• Ensure the safety of control systems, including design, installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Identify and install instrumentation that will contribute to overall process control systems.

Skills

Electrical experience

Allen Bradley PLC programming

Pneumatics

Electrical drawings

Ladder logic

Team and self-directed work

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in applied sciences

Tools

PLC

Job description

Trane Technologies in Greenville, SC is seeking a Controls Technician to maintain, install and support industrial automation systems. You will program control systems, troubleshoot plant systems, and document upgrades, acting as a bridge between maintenance and engineering to drive practical, real-world solutions.

The role is on-site, 4 days a week (6:00am–4:30pm) with possible overtime on Fridays. Requirements include an Associate's degree, 3+ years electrical and PLC/HMI/SCADA experience, and