PLC Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE : The PLC Technician is responsible for the start-up and commissioning of PLC and DDC control systems by following commissioning procedures and guidelines.

Qualifications (One of More of the Following) :

• 2+ years’ experience with Siemens TIA Portal or Allen Bradley Studio 5000 programming
• 3+ years' PLC installation, commissioning and troubleshooting
• Inductive Automation Ignition, ICONICS or VT SCADA experience
• 2+ years' Tridium AX or N4 programming experience
• 2+ years' Distech, Alerton or Delta BMS programming and commissioning experience
• Data center, central utility plant, manufacturing or process control systems startups

Controls Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

ORGANIZES COMMISSIONING OF DDC and or PLC PROJECTS by accepting projects from project management; analyzing commissioning workload timelines;

understanding project requirements, sequence of operation, programming, and system type; conferring and collaborating with other members of the engineering and programming team.

• ENSURES PROPER SYSTEM OPERABILITY by assisting in an onsite performance verification ( Big Picture Checkout ) with the HBT engineer to verify the system is functioning as it was designed.
• DIRECTS ELECTRICAL SUBCONTRACTORS by prioritizing areas of completion; answering questions to assure proper installation;

enforcing proper installation methods verifying proper installation.

MAINTAINS PROJECT DOCUMENTATION by updating wiring diagrams, sequence changes, and check-out documentation; maintaining current program and graphical displays;

maintaining project commissioning sheets; collaborating with Project Managers and Programmers to assure that current documentation is accurately and promptly transmitted from the field.

COMPLETES COMMISSIONING OF DDC and or PLC PROJECTS by organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling start-up activities; coordinating with programming for needed modifications and corrections for programming and Displays;

organizing turnover to Project Manager for project close-out; following up on work results.

COMMUNICATES PROJECT INFORMATION by updating Project Managers and Construction Coordinator as to construction progress;

updating any project deadline information; advising as to any changes in schedule or change orders; logging daily work in a project manual or work diary.

ACHIEVES FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES by cooperating with the Ops management team in reviewing monthly job labor cost reports as needed;

initiating corrective actions as directed.

MAINTAINS INDUSTRY TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE by attending approved educational workshops; reviewing industry publications; reviewing Dealer Intranets;

maintaining knowledge of proper electrical and mechanical installation methods; reviewing product specifications and catalogs on project material.

CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT by leading by example; initiating an open and positive attitude; preparing for and attending training meetings;

assisting in the training of new employees; sharing technical information with associates; accomplishing related results as needed.

WILLINGNESS AND ABILITY TO TRAVEL by Cooperating and understanding the importance of high-profile customers with locations in multiple regions and recognizing a sense of urgency with those needs.

Preferred Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge of HVAC Control Theory & Applications
• Proficient with Allen Bradley Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal
• Inductive Automation Ignition Core or Gold certification
• Experience with electronics and basic electrical circuits
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and unsupervised
• Strong communication and interactive skills
• Technical Military training

No Phone Calls or Drop-Ins Please.

EEO Employer / Vets / Disabled