Automation Specialist / Ignition Engineer
Aspen Technical Staffing, Inc
Job Description
Job Description
Automation Specialist / Ignition Engineer
Contract Opportunity 2 4 Months
Location: Litchfield Park, AZ
Industry: Data Center / Mission Critical
Ignition Core Certification Required
We are seeking an experienced Automation Specialist / Ignition Engineer to support commissioning and startup activities for a data center project in Litchfield Park, AZ. This is a hands-on contract opportunity supporting an active project during a critical commissioning phase.
The ideal candidate will have strong Ignition HMI experience, hands-on knowledge of Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix PLC systems , and the ability to step into the project with minimal ramp-up or training.
Key ResponsibilitiesSupport PLC/HMI commissioning and startup activities.
Perform and assist with I/O and loop checks during system commissioning.
Support chiller and associated mechanical system startups .
Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, instrumentation, and controls-related issues.
Work with existing PLC programs and Ignition HMI applications to identify and resolve commissioning issues.
Coordinate with commissioning, controls, mechanical, electrical, and field teams.
Assist with system verification, functional testing, and startup documentation.
Provide hands-on technical support to keep commissioning activities on schedule.
Ignition Core Certification required.
1 3 years of PLC/HMI programming, controls, automation, or commissioning experience.
Hands-on experience with Ignition HMI/SCADA .
Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and/or CompactLogix PLCs .
Strong troubleshooting skills involving PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, and control systems.
Experience with loop checks, I/O checkout, functional testing, and equipment startup.
Must be capable of working independently in an active commissioning environment with minimal training.
Data center or other mission-critical facility commissioning experience strongly preferred.
Recent QTS Data Center experience is a definite plus.
Contract Duration: Approximately 2 4 months, with duration subject to project and commissioning needs.
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