Field Controls Technician

Synerfac Technical Staffing

Columbus, OH

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Allen-Bradley, Automation, Blasting, Commission Controls, Commissioning, Control Systems, Customer Support/Service, Electricity, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Identify Issues, Input/Output, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, On Site Support, Organizational Skills, Painting (Facilities and Maintenance), Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Schematics, Startup, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), System Start-Up, Systems Administration/Management, Training/Teaching

LOCATION

Columbus, OH

POSTED

12 days ago

Job Opportunity: Columbus, OH

Our client is looking for a Field Controls Technician to join their team. Our client is growing fast globally and looking for top talent to join their team. They are a leading global supplier of Abrasive Blasting and Painting Facilities to a range of different industries.

The Field Controls Technician will be responsible for supporting installation, commissioning, and controls integration of automated systems. This role blends hands-on field work with advanced troubleshooting and PLC programming.

Responsibilities/Duties:
- Detailed review of new system installations to confirm prints and functionality as designed
- Conduct startup and commissioning of new installations
- Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC systems including Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, and Schneider Electric
- Generate installation and commissioning reports
- Support subcontractors to ensure installation quality meets design intent
- Conduct training for operations and maintenance teams
- Provide remote and on-site technical support to customers
- Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and control system issues during startup
- Review and modify PLC programs to support commissioning and troubleshooting activities
- Support HMI setup, I/O validation, and system communications
- Verify delivered components and ensure all parts are available for installation
- Communicate with customers throughout installation for scope, updates, and issue resolution
- Gather feedback from subcontractors to improve installation processes
- Work with PMs and PEs to de-risk field issues during installation
- Provide daily updates on project status, punch list items, and risks
- Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies during installation and commissioning · Implement quality control measures to ensure accurate and complete installations
- Other tasks and duties based upon business needs

Requirements/Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or field service
- Ability to make and modify existing PLC programs
- Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience with Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, and Schneider Electric
- Experience diagnosing complex and intermittent system failures
- Strong understanding of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
- Experience commissioning and troubleshooting industrial equipment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, and layouts
- Ability to coordinate multiple teams during installation phases
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive/SharePoint

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Synerfac Technical Staffing

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