Lead Control System Technician - Role located in Montgomery, AL

Overview

Lead technician overseeing control system installation, commissioning, and team mentoring for data centers.

Key Responsibilities

• instrument calibration
• plc debugging
• panel wiring
• commissioning
• troubleshooting
• fat testing

Tasks

-Perform instrument loop checks and calibrations. -Debug HMI/PLC programs and support field performance. -Drive Customer Success: Take ownership and go the extra mile. -Drive Financial Strength: Deliver quality efficiently and seek improvement. -Document all work clearly and consistently. -Wire and install control panels and field instruments. -Real-world impact: Build and maintain the automation systems powering data centers that serve billions of users. -Surface issues early, propose solutions, and coordinate scope changes. -Lead and assist in project installation, startup, and commissioning. -Diagnose and repair PLC, HMI, and network issues. -Follow Thermo’s Quality Management System (QMS) and project standards. -Serve as a professional point of contact with clients, GCs, and vendors. -Conduct and document Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs). -Read and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and schematics.

Requirements

• plc/hmi
• instrumentation
• isa
• a.a.s.
• problem solver
• 2+ years

What You Bring

-Core Skills: PLC & HMI troubleshooting, low-voltage wiring, instrumentation, and basic networking. -Other: Valid driver’s license, U.S. work authorization, and fit-for-duty certification. -Certifications: ISA, AVEVA, or Ignition (or willingness to earn). -Experience: 2–5+ years in control-system installation/start-up, with 2+ years leading technicians. -Up to 20% travel; overtime may be required based on project needs. -Education: A.A.S. in Engineering Technology, Industrial Electronics, or equivalent experience. -Soft Skills: Clear communicator, proactive problem solver, and team-oriented leader.

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Benefits

-Clear growth paths into LCST II or engineering leadership -Growth potential: Proven performance leads directly to advancement opportunities. -Travel perks: Enjoy a generous per diem, company-paid travel, lodging, and rental car. -Team culture: Work with skilled engineers who value learning, collaboration, and having fun on the job. -Competitive pay with annual bonuses -401(k) with company match -Paid time off (PTO) and holidays -Training & certification support: Get hands-on experience while earning industry credentials like ISA, AVEVA, or Ignition. -Multiple healthcare plan options -Tuition reimbursement and certification support -Free lunches, team events, and company swag -Per diem and full travel coverage for business assignments.

About Thermo Systems

-a control systems specialist that delivers long-term financial strength through steady growth and a lifecycle approach to projects. -designs, builds, installs, commissions, and validates automation systems for sectors like energy, life sciences, and mission-critical data centers. -excels at lifecycle engineering, offering services from design and construction to 24/7 support, calibration, upgrades, and system integration. -has earned technology partnerships with leading firms like Rockwell and ABB and has received recent regional safety awards.

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