Lead Control Systems Technician 1
Thermo SystemsAbout the role
Who We Are:
Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner, delivering world-class automation solutions in the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. Our diverse leadership and dedicated engineering team are committed to excellence and consistent growth. Our unique company culture, known as "The Thermo Way," strengthens our team by fostering an environment where all members perform their best.
Our commitment to being unified, dynamic, and delivering excellence is evident in how we build trusting relationships through connection and camaraderie, ability to adapt, and focus on integrity and success. These values guide our daily operations and interactions, setting the standard for our team's behavior. As we continue to grow and evolve, "The Thermo Way" supports our goals of becoming a world-class organization, ensuring employee success, customer success, and financial strength.
Job Summary:
Provides technical support and field coordination to control system projects and service teams. Listens, takes direction, and seeks guidance from the assigned project leads, supervisors, and company leadership. Travel to client locations for installations, maintenance, or repairs of control systems.
Education and Experience:
- Associate in Applied Science or Associate in Science in Engineering Technology, Computer Information Systems Technology, relevant curriculum, or experience.
- Typically, 2 to 5+ years industry experience.
- Proven Track Record: 2+ years as Control System Technician or equivalent.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Technical Responsibilities:
- Assist and be self-sufficient in project installation, start-up and commissioning of control systems.
- Perform instrument loop checks and calibrations.
- Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of control systems.
- Lead and perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Wire instruments and control panels.
- Demonstrate basic understanding of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
- Proficient with startup and troubleshooting of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications.
- Proficient with startup and troubleshooting of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) applications.
- Read and interpret piping & instrumentation diagrams and wiring diagrams.
- Practice procedures outlined in the company’s Quality Management System (QMS).
- Accurately document work performed.
- Demonstrate basic understanding of control system design.
- Demonstrate basic understanding of electrical and mechanical system design.
- Demonstrate basic understanding of Information Technology (IT) system, network infrastructure, and computer system design, as it relates to control system integration.
- Seek accredited control systems certifications and training opportunities
Customer Service:
- Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
- Follow customer specific site standards and procedures.
- Always conduct business in professional manner.
- Provide excellent customer care and support.
- Be patient, attentive, and responsive to customers in solving their problems.
- Always follow up and honor commitments with customers.
Project Responsibilities:
- Communicate in an effective, positive, and proactive manner with customers.
- Follow customer specific site standards and procedures.
- Always conduct business in professional manner.
- Provide excellent customer care and support.
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