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Lead PLC Controls Technician

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Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$45–$55 Per Hour
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
A leading independent mission-critical controls provider - Up to 80% travel across the US

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Salary: $45 - $55 per hour

A bit about us:

A leading independent mission-critical controls provider

Why join us?
  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • 401K
  • Short term and long-term disability and FSA
  • PTO / Sick Time
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)


Job Details

Lead PLC Controls Technician
80% Travel | $45–$55/hr |

We’re looking for an experienced Lead PLC Controls Technician to support nationwide installation and commissioning of PLC-based Building Management and Industrial Automation systems. This role is hands-on, travel-heavy, and serves as the senior technical lead on job sites—overseeing field technicians, troubleshooting complex PLC issues, and ensuring systems are delivered to spec in mission-critical environments.

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Key Responsibilities
  • Lead field installation, wiring, termination, and commissioning of PLC and BMS control systems.
  • Program, test, and troubleshoot PLC logic (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider) and verify communication with SCADA/HMI platforms (Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC).
  • Execute commissioning plans: point-to-point checks, functional testing, calibration, and sequence validation.
  • Configure and troubleshoot communication protocols such as Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, and MQTT.
  • Mentor and direct on-site technicians, assign tasks, and ensure quality workmanship.
  • Interpret electrical schematics, network diagrams, control drawings, and mechanical plans.
  • Coordinate daily with engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and clients to maintain schedule and resolve issues.
  • Diagnose system faults during both static and dynamic startup phases.
  • Produce accurate as-built documentation, redlines, commissioning reports, and turnover packages.
  • Manage materials, manpower updates, and weekly project reporting.

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Qualifications
  • 5+ years of hands-on PLC controls experience in industrial, construction, or mission-critical environments.
  • Strong proficiency with Studio 5000, Siemens, or Schneider PLC platforms.
  • Experience with SCADA/HMI integration and industrial networking.
  • Knowledge of Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, MQTT, and related protocols.
  • Proven track record leading field crews and commissioning automation systems.
  • Strong communication, troubleshooting, and multitasking skills.
  • Ability and willingness to travel 80–85% of the time.


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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com