Controls Technician

Build and tune the control systems that keep industry's water flowing You'll be the go-to controls technician for industrial water recycling systems powering mining, energy, municipal, pulp & paper, and building-sector operations. You take a rough control panel and turn it into a reliable, dialed-in automation system in the field. From the shop floor to remote customer sites, you'll wire, test, configure, debug, and commission the PLC/HMI-based controls that keep critical processes running. You won't just "fix boxes" - you'll own implementation, startup, and customer training across a wide range of industrial applications. If you've touched PLCs, HMIs, or control panels and want more hands-on impact, we want to talk to you. What You'll Work On You’ll live at the intersection of automation, instrumentation, and field service for industrial water recycling systems: PLC and touchscreen HMI-based control systems Industrial instrumentation and 4-20mA circuits Control panels, starter panels, and automation systems SCADA and industrial control solutions Electrical and relay control logic OEM water recycling equipment for sand/aggregate and minerals Systems serving municipal, energy, pulp & paper, and building sectors Customer training and technical support environments You’ll be testing, configuring, and debugging controls and instrumentation to meet project-specific requirements and real-world operating conditions. Your core challenge: take complex control systems from drawings and panels to smooth, reliable operation in the field. What You'll Be Doing Traveling to customer sites to set up and commission control systems for seamless startup Providing on-site technical assistance and startup training to customer personnel Testing and configuring instrumentation to meet operational and project-specific requirements Troubleshooting PLC programs and touchscreen HMIs to optimize system performance Conducting shop testing of control panels, starter panels, and automation systems Documenting systems, processes, and start-up activities with clear, thorough reports Recording technical data in compliance with engineering policies and procedures Serving as a key technical resource for automation-related inquiries Collaborating with customers and suppliers during commissioning and troubleshooting Supporting a broad range of industrial applications for water recycling equipment Balancing multiple projects and priorities to meet schedule and quality expectations What We're Looking For 1-3+ years of experience in PLC and HMI programming, SCADA development, industrial electrician work, and/or control panel fabrication Background in PLC programming, relay control logic, and HMI programming Ability to work with industrial instrumentation and control components Proficiency in AutoCAD for reviewing schematics, specifications, and drawings Solid analog and digital circuit knowledge, including 4-20mA circuits Hands-on experience with electrical engineering tools and test equipment Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Clear communication and teamwork skills with customers and internal stakeholders Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities Comfort using spreadsheet and word processing applications for documentation and reporting The Experience That Will Really Get Our Attention You’ve been around industrial controls enough to be dangerous: maybe building or wiring panels, maybe tweaking PLC logic, maybe being the person on-site who actually makes the system work when it counts. You’re comfortable with a meter in your hand, a laptop on the panel, and customers looking to you for answers. If you can read and mark up AutoCAD schematics, chase down issues in 4-20mA loops, and walk an operator through a new HMI screen without breaking a sweat, you'll stand out fast. Why This Opportunity? This is a full-time role with a growing OEM engineering group where your work directly impacts mission-critical industrial water recycling operations across multiple industries. You’ll work closely with the Automation & Controls Manager, gaining exposure to a wide range of control system projects instead of being locked into a single plant or line. The company offers paid vacation and sick time, company-paid health insurance for employees, and optional benefits including 401(k), dental, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and cancer insurance. Work Location: In-person in Louisville, KY. Travel: 25-35% domestic travel to client sites for commissioning and troubleshooting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.