Technical Services Controls Technician

OpenKrill; United States; Remote; USD 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Endeavour is seeking a Technical Services Controls Technician to support ThermalWorks automation systems. This remote role is based in Lisbon, Portugal, with responsibilities including configuring, commissioning, testing, and servicing PLC/DDC control systems, ATS, and networked equipment. You will coordinate with our U.S.

and European teams and monitor critical operations from afar. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in industrial automation, PLC/TD configurations, and strong documentation

Qualifications

• HVAC/building automation focus preferred.
• Experience configuring, commissioning, and supporting automated control systems.
• Experience in networked control environments and field service around industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for software configuration, updates, and troubleshooting of ThermalWorks control systems.
• Monitor critical system operations remotely from the U.S.; grow ownership of monitoring duties.
• Serve as liaison between U.S. automation team and customers, vendors, and Europe teams.
• Configure, install, commission, test, troubleshoot ThermalWorks control systems (PLCs, DDC, ATS, switches, compressors).
• Support startup activities, field service visits, and commissioning.
• Assist with diagnosing issues and coordinating resolutions with engineering and service teams.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and report project findings to stakeholders.

Skills

PLC/DDC controllers

Electrical systems

Vendor coordination

Building management systems

Technical documentation

Field support

Education

Higher Vocational Training or Associate degree in Automation/Electrical

3–5 years industrial automation experience

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

DDC systems

Industrial networking

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for software configuration, updates, and troubleshooting related to ThermalWorks control systems.
• Connect to and monitor critical system operations requiring remote support from the U.S.; progressively assume greater ownership of these monitoring activities as proficiency develops.
• Serve as a technical liaison between the U.S.-based automation team and customers, vendors, and project teams across Europe.
• Configure, install, commission, test, troubleshoot, and support ThermalWorks automated control systems, including:
• PLC/DDC controllers
• Network switches
• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
• Compressors and associated accessories
• Control system accessories
• Factory-supplied field devices
• Support startup activities, field service visits, and commissioning efforts for customer installations.
• Assist with diagnosing technical issues and coordinating resolutions with internal engineering, automation, and service teams.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and communicate project status and service findings to internal stakeholders.

Education and Experience

• Higher Vocational Training (FP Grado Superior), Associate degree, or equivalent technical qualification in Automation, Industrial Electronics, Electrical Systems, Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting, installing, commissioning, or troubleshooting industrial automation or control systems.
• Technical training or certifications in PLCs, DDC systems, Siemens TIA Portal, or similar automation platforms are preferred.
• Experience configuring, commissioning, and supporting automated control systems.
• Experience working with networked control environments, including industrial networking and system connectivity.
• Experience supporting commissioning and troubleshooting activities in industrial facilities, commercial buildings, data centers, or similar environments.

Specific Skills / Abilities

• Proficiency with PLC/DDC controllers and building or process control systems
• Familiarity with electrical systems and components, including ATSs, compressors, and associated accessories
• Ability to support and coordinate with vendors, subcontractors, and technical teams
• Knowledge of energy systems, HVAC, or building management systems (BMS/PMS)
• Strong understanding of technical documentation, system design, and control processes
• Ability to work hands-on in both field and technical support environments

Working at Endeavour

Innovate at Speed: Thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where your ideas actually matter.Own Your Work: Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to execute and do your best work.Learn from the Best: Collaborate daily with top-tier, experienced industry experts.Elevate Your Craft: Be part of a respectful, continuous‑learning culture driven by excellence.Make a Real Impact: Join a team of dedicated changemakers building solutions that benefit people and the planet.

About Our Parent Company Endeavour

Endeavour builds technology infrastructure for the benefit of all. As the AI revolution drives unprecedented demand for resources, Endeavour provides the integrated infrastructure required to support global innovation while restoring the local environments we serve.

Inspired by nature, we design infrastructure as a cohesive system where every element feeds another to create a cycle of regeneration. This vision is realized through the Endeavour Stack, a collection of next‑generation technologies that solve critical challenges in data, energy, materials, and water. Together, our systems allow AI cloud providers to scale with speed and agility, bypassing the constraints of traditional infrastructure.

At Endeavour, we do things differently. As a purpose trust, we reinvest profits to solve global problems. We are a collection of changemakers driven by our connection to each other, our communities, and our planet. By bringing proven experts together to move fast and cut through complexity, we are building a new model for infrastructure that delivers lasting benefits to our customers and local communities.

Position Overview

Position: Technical Services Controls Technician

Full‑Time or Part‑Time: Full‑Time

Reports to: Technical Services Controls Lead

Location: Remote - Lisbon, Portugal

Contact: [e-mail]

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