Facility Controls Technician

Role Purpose

The Facility Controls Technician will be responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and other electrical and mechanical components. This role requires technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment to ensure the seamless operation of our systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, configure, and program control systems and equipment, including wiring, sensors, and actuators.
• Ensure proper integration of automation devices into existing systems.
• Perform routine inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance on control systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and software-related issues in control systems.
• Monitor system performance and recommend necessary adjustments or upgrades.
• Program and modify PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces) to meet operational needs.
• Calibrate and configure control devices such as temperature controllers, pressure sensors, and other instrumentation.
• Troubleshoots infrastructure equipment, systems and processes when required to ensure uninterrupted customer supply.
• Works with Engineering to document repairs/changes made to equipment and/or electrical infrastructure.
• Identifies critical spare parts to have on-hand to prevent extended downtime.
• Procures replacement equipment in support of the facilities and promoting the innovation process.
• Ability to troubleshoot to the component level.
• Work closely with union trades, subcontractors and across all levels and organizations.
• Works independently with minimal supervision.

Working Conditions

• Work may involve industrial facilities, research & development facilities, or construction sites.
• Requires standing, walking, and occasional heavy lifting.
• May require travel, to other Corning Valley sites
• Working on-call shifts to address urgent issues.
• Adherence to plant safety requirements, OSHA, NFPA and NEC guidelines as applicable.
• Safety glasses, safety-toed shoes, hard hat, fire-retardant clothing, hearing protection and clean room attire required in applicable areas.
• Ability to climb ladders with equipment.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Associate degree in a technical discipline
• 2+ years of experience as an Automation / Controls Technician (or similar role in industrial automation or building systems.)
• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, etc.).
• Familiarity with SCADA systems, HMIs, and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, PROFIBUS).
• Knowledge of electrical circuits, wiring diagrams, and mechanical systems.
• Strong communication skills

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Experience with facility infrastructure equipment / HVAC
• Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) or equivalent.