Coordinate with the Project Manager and jobsite Foreman or Superintendent regarding PCIS related issues, questions, scheduling, work progress, and project updates.
Communicate regularly with the Field Controls Manager regarding project status, field conditions, questions, scheduling, and progress.
Maintain professional communication with project teams, customers, vendors, and other stakeholders by phone, text, email, and in person.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following all IPS safety and quality requirements.
Minimum Job Requirements
A Controls Technician must be fully proficient in the following areas
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate professionally with Project Managers, Foremen, Superintendents, Field Controls Managers, customers, and other project personnel.
Strong technical writing and communication skills, including professional communication by phone, text, and email.
Ability to interpret, comprehend, modify, and redline P&ID diagrams, control circuit ladder diagrams, control circuit relay logic schematics, single line diagrams, conduit diagrams and schedules, electrical construction drawings, and control panel shop drawings.
Basic proficiency with various programmable logic controller (PLC) platforms.
Proper operation, care, scheduling of annual calibration, and general maintenance of an IPS issued Fluke 789 process meter.
Strict adherence to lockout/tagout (LOTO) safety procedures.
Strict adherence to and full compliance with all IPS Safety and Quality Assurance standards.
Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with field and project management teams.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work.
Willingness to travel to project locations as required.
Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with industrial Process Control and Instrumentation Systems.
Experience with loop checks, equipment configuration, calibration, startup, or commissioning.
Experience supporting PLC programmers or controls engineers.
Experience with industrial manufacturing, water and wastewater, food processing, energy, mining, or other industrial environments.
Experience documenting field conditions and preparing as built documentation.
Formal training or education in electrical, controls, instrumentation, automation, or a related field.
OSHA 30 certification.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work extended shifts in varying indoor and outdoor conditions.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, structural framework, and aerial lifts.
Ability to work at heights and in elevated work areas.
Ability to lift, push, and pull tools, equipment, and materials as required.
Frequent use of hands for tools, wiring, instrumentation, and equipment.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and work in various positions.
Ability to work in confined, cluttered, uneven, and industrial work areas.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Safety Level
Safety Sensitive
Note: Jobs with the Safety Sensitive designation are those that include tasks or duties that the employer reasonably believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.
About Us
As a 100% employee owned contractor, when you work at Industrial Power Solutions, a Sundt Company, you're not just joining a company, you're joining a culture. Because every employee is an owner, our team is deeply invested in the quality of our work and the success of our customers. From apprentices to experienced professionals, we're committed to developing our people and providing opportunities for long term career growth.
Industrial Power Solutions is a high level industrial electrical and controls contractor providing design to installation solutions across industries including water and wastewater, manufacturing, food processing, energy, mining, industrial buildings, and infrastructure. Our team is known for solving complex problems through innovation, technical expertise, and strong relationships with our customers, employees, and industry partners.
At IPS and Sundt, we offer competitive pay, employee ownership through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a 401(k), industry leading benefits, training, and opportunities for professional growth. We're driven by skill, grit, and purpose as we continue working toward our goal of being the most skilled builder in America.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Industrial Power Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Benefits
Market Competitive Salary (Paid Weekly)
Bonus Eligibility Based on Company, Group, and Individual Performance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k)
Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness Credits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Workplace Wellness Programs
Mental Health Program
Life and Disability Insurance
Employee Owner Perks
Educational Assistance
Sundt Foundation Charitable Employee Owners Program